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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,170.59, 11,275.20 and 4,633.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,170.59, 11,275.20 and 4,633.73 is: 6,394.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,170.59 : 11,275.20 = 4,633.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,170.59/11,275.20 = 4,633.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,170.59x = 11,275.20 × 4,633.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,170.59x = 52,246,182.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,246,182.15/8,170.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,394.42

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