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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.72, 11,269.58 and 4,806.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.72, 11,269.58 and 4,806.21 is: 6,630.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.72 : 11,269.58 = 4,806.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.72/11,269.58 = 4,806.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.72x = 11,269.58 × 4,806.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.72x = 54,163,944.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,163,944.06/8,168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,630.65

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