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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.04, 11,271.96 and 4,442.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.04, 11,271.96 and 4,442.04 is: 6,130.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.04 : 11,271.96 = 4,442.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.04/11,271.96 = 4,442.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.04x = 11,271.96 × 4,442.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.04x = 50,070,497.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,070,497.20/8,168.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,130.05

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