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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.03, 11,273.04 and 4,632.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.03, 11,273.04 and 4,632.57 is: 6,392.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.03 : 11,273.04 = 4,632.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.03/11,273.04 = 4,632.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.03x = 11,273.04 × 4,632.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.03x = 52,223,146.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,223,146.91/8,169.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,392.82

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