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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.08, 11,270.25 and 4,630.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.08, 11,270.25 and 4,630.41 is: 6,389.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.08 : 11,270.25 = 4,630.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.08/11,270.25 = 4,630.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.08x = 11,270.25 × 4,630.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.08x = 52,185,883.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,185,883.33/8,167.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,389.79

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