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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,170.05, 11,272.92 and 4,811.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,170.05, 11,272.92 and 4,811.64 is: 6,639.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,170.05 : 11,272.92 = 4,811.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,170.05/11,272.92 = 4,811.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,170.05x = 11,272.92 × 4,811.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,170.05x = 54,241,232.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,241,232.79/8,170.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,639.03

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