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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.82, 11,272.97 and 4,442.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.82, 11,272.97 and 4,442.82 is: 6,131.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.82 : 11,272.97 = 4,442.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.82/11,272.97 = 4,442.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.82x = 11,272.97 × 4,442.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.82x = 50,083,754.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,083,754.36/8,168.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,131.09

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