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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.08, 11,274.52 and 4,633.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.08, 11,274.52 and 4,633.64 is: 6,395.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.08 : 11,274.52 = 4,633.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.08/11,274.52 = 4,633.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.08x = 11,274.52 × 4,633.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.08x = 52,242,066.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,242,066.85/8,168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,395.88

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