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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.53, 11,271.33 and 4,630.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.53, 11,271.33 and 4,630.76 is: 6,390.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.53 : 11,271.33 = 4,630.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.53/11,271.33 = 4,630.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.53x = 11,271.33 × 4,630.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.53x = 52,194,767.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,194,767.75/8,167.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,390.52

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