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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.29, 11,270.52 and 4,630.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.29, 11,270.52 and 4,630.74 is: 6,390.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.29 : 11,270.52 = 4,630.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.29/11,270.52 = 4,630.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.29x = 11,270.52 × 4,630.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.29x = 52,190,847.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,190,847.78/8,167.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,390.23

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