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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,171.26, 11,277.11 and 4,815.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,171.26, 11,277.11 and 4,815.12 is: 6,645.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,171.26 : 11,277.11 = 4,815.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,171.26/11,277.11 = 4,815.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,171.26x = 11,277.11 × 4,815.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,171.26x = 54,300,585.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,300,585.63/8,171.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,645.31

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