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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,170.12, 11,274.66 and 4,444.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,170.12, 11,274.66 and 4,444.12 is: 6,132.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,170.12 : 11,274.66 = 4,444.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,170.12/11,274.66 = 4,444.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,170.12x = 11,274.66 × 4,444.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,170.12x = 50,105,942.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,105,942.00/8,170.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,132.83

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