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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,170.02, 11,274.84 and 4,633.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,170.02, 11,274.84 and 4,633.47 is: 6,394.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,170.02 : 11,274.84 = 4,633.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,170.02/11,274.84 = 4,633.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,170.02x = 11,274.84 × 4,633.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,170.02x = 52,241,632.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,241,632.89/8,170.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,394.31

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