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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,171.24, 11,277.48 and 4,586.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,171.24, 11,277.48 and 4,586.58 is: 6,330.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,171.24 : 11,277.48 = 4,586.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,171.24/11,277.48 = 4,586.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,171.24x = 11,277.48 × 4,586.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,171.24x = 51,725,064.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,725,064.22/8,171.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,330.14

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