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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,170.24, 11,274.24 and 4,632.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,170.24, 11,274.24 and 4,632.88 is: 6,392.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,170.24 : 11,274.24 = 4,632.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,170.24/11,274.24 = 4,632.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,170.24x = 11,274.24 × 4,632.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,170.24x = 52,232,201.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,232,201.01/8,170.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,392.98

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