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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169, 11,273.40 and 4,982.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169, 11,273.40 and 4,982.46 is: 6,875.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169 : 11,273.40 = 4,982.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169/11,273.40 = 4,982.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169x = 11,273.40 × 4,982.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169x = 56,169,264.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,169,264.56/8,169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,875.90

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