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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.58, 11,275.21 and 4,634.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.58, 11,275.21 and 4,634.14 is: 6,396.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.58 : 11,275.21 = 4,634.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.58/11,275.21 = 4,634.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.58x = 11,275.21 × 4,634.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.58x = 52,250,901.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,250,901.67/8,168.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,396.57

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