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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,170.95, 11,275.49 and 4,634.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,170.95, 11,275.49 and 4,634.49 is: 6,395.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,170.95 : 11,275.49 = 4,634.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,170.95/11,275.49 = 4,634.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,170.95x = 11,275.49 × 4,634.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,170.95x = 52,256,145.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,256,145.65/8,170.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,395.36

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