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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.80, 11,271.72 and 4,631.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.80, 11,271.72 and 4,631.16 is: 6,391.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.80 : 11,271.72 = 4,631.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.80/11,271.72 = 4,631.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.80x = 11,271.72 × 4,631.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.80x = 52,201,138.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,201,138.80/8,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,391.09

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