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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.21, 11,271.68 and 4,583.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.21, 11,271.68 and 4,583.14 is: 6,325.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.21 : 11,271.68 = 4,583.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.21/11,271.68 = 4,583.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.21x = 11,271.68 × 4,583.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.21x = 51,659,653.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,659,653.57/8,167.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,325.25

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