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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,171.20, 11,276.22 and 4,634.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,171.20, 11,276.22 and 4,634.92 is: 6,396.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,171.20 : 11,276.22 = 4,634.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,171.20/11,276.22 = 4,634.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,171.20x = 11,276.22 × 4,634.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,171.20x = 52,264,377.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,264,377.60/8,171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,396.17

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