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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.85, 11,273.22 and 4,632.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.85, 11,273.22 and 4,632.38 is: 6,392.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.85 : 11,273.22 = 4,632.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.85/11,273.22 = 4,632.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.85x = 11,273.22 × 4,632.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.85x = 52,221,838.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,221,838.86/8,169.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,392.02

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