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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.84, 11,273.73 and 4,633.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.84, 11,273.73 and 4,633.62 is: 6,394.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.84 : 11,273.73 = 4,633.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.84/11,273.73 = 4,633.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.84x = 11,273.73 × 4,633.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.84x = 52,238,180.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,238,180.80/8,169.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,394.03

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