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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,170.93, 11,275.59 and 4,634.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,170.93, 11,275.59 and 4,634.83 is: 6,395.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,170.93 : 11,275.59 = 4,634.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,170.93/11,275.59 = 4,634.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,170.93x = 11,275.59 × 4,634.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,170.93x = 52,260,442.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,260,442.80/8,170.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,395.90

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