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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,170.88, 11,275.81 and 4,444.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,170.88, 11,275.81 and 4,444.88 is: 6,133.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,170.88 : 11,275.81 = 4,444.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,170.88/11,275.81 = 4,444.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,170.88x = 11,275.81 × 4,444.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,170.88x = 50,119,554.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,119,554.86/8,170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,133.93

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