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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.89, 11,271.69 and 4,441.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.89, 11,271.69 and 4,441.89 is: 6,129.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.89 : 11,271.69 = 4,441.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.89/11,271.69 = 4,441.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.89x = 11,271.69 × 4,441.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.89x = 50,067,607.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,067,607.09/8,167.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,129.81

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