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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,171.30, 11,276.29 and 4,445.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,171.30, 11,276.29 and 4,445.30 is: 6,134.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,171.30 : 11,276.29 = 4,445.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,171.30/11,276.29 = 4,445.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,171.30x = 11,276.29 × 4,445.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,171.30x = 50,126,491.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,126,491.94/8,171.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,134.46

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