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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,170.44, 11,277.21 and 4,635.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,170.44, 11,277.21 and 4,635.72 is: 6,398.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,170.44 : 11,277.21 = 4,635.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,170.44/11,277.21 = 4,635.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,170.44x = 11,277.21 × 4,635.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,170.44x = 52,277,987.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,277,987.94/8,170.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,398.43

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