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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.26, 11,271.76 and 4,810.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.26, 11,271.76 and 4,810.30 is: 6,637.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.26 : 11,271.76 = 4,810.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.26/11,271.76 = 4,810.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.26x = 11,271.76 × 4,810.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.26x = 54,220,570.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,220,570.33/8,168.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,637.96

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