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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.89, 11,272.71 and 4,811.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.89, 11,272.71 and 4,811.48 is: 6,638.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.89 : 11,272.71 = 4,811.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.89/11,272.71 = 4,811.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.89x = 11,272.71 × 4,811.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.89x = 54,238,446.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,238,446.89/8,169.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,638.82

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