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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.83, 11,272.66 and 4,632.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.83, 11,272.66 and 4,632.17 is: 6,392.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.83 : 11,272.66 = 4,632.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.83/11,272.66 = 4,632.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.83x = 11,272.66 × 4,632.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.83x = 52,216,877.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,216,877.47/8,168.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,392.21

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