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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.44, 11,273.06 and 4,583.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.44, 11,273.06 and 4,583.82 is: 6,326.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.44 : 11,273.06 = 4,583.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.44/11,273.06 = 4,583.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.44x = 11,273.06 × 4,583.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.44x = 51,673,654.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,673,654.97/8,168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,326.01

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