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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,170.04, 11,272.69 and 4,812.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,170.04, 11,272.69 and 4,812.59 is: 6,640.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,170.04 : 11,272.69 = 4,812.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,170.04/11,272.69 = 4,812.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,170.04x = 11,272.69 × 4,812.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,170.04x = 54,250,835.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,250,835.17/8,170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,640.22

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