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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.35, 11,270.97 and 4,630.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.35, 11,270.97 and 4,630.80 is: 6,390.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.35 : 11,270.97 = 4,630.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.35/11,270.97 = 4,630.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.35x = 11,270.97 × 4,630.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.35x = 52,193,607.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,193,607.88/8,167.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,390.52

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