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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,170.26, 11,274.30 and 4,633.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,170.26, 11,274.30 and 4,633.80 is: 6,394.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,170.26 : 11,274.30 = 4,633.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,170.26/11,274.30 = 4,633.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,170.26x = 11,274.30 × 4,633.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,170.26x = 52,242,851.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,242,851.34/8,170.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,394.27

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