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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,170.61, 11,275.88 and 4,634.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,170.61, 11,275.88 and 4,634.96 is: 6,396.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,170.61 : 11,275.88 = 4,634.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,170.61/11,275.88 = 4,634.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,170.61x = 11,275.88 × 4,634.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,170.61x = 52,263,173.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,263,173.21/8,170.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,396.49

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