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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.14, 11,271.84 and 4,631.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.14, 11,271.84 and 4,631.36 is: 6,391.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.14 : 11,271.84 = 4,631.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.14/11,271.84 = 4,631.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.14x = 11,271.84 × 4,631.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.14x = 52,203,948.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,203,948.90/8,168.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,391.17

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