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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.52, 11,270.28 and 4,812.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.52, 11,270.28 and 4,812.52 is: 6,639.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.52 : 11,270.28 = 4,812.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.52/11,270.28 = 4,812.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.52x = 11,270.28 × 4,812.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.52x = 54,238,447.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,238,447.91/8,169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,639.12

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