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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.58, 11,276.59 and 4,635.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.58, 11,276.59 and 4,635.14 is: 6,397.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.58 : 11,276.59 = 4,635.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.58/11,276.59 = 4,635.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.58x = 11,276.59 × 4,635.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.58x = 52,268,573.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,268,573.37/8,169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,397.95

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