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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168, 11,272.08 and 4,442.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168, 11,272.08 and 4,442.24 is: 6,130.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168 : 11,272.08 = 4,442.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168/11,272.08 = 4,442.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168x = 11,272.08 × 4,442.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168x = 50,073,284.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,073,284.66/8,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,130.42

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