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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,171.55, 11,274.80 and 4,636.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,171.55, 11,274.80 and 4,636.71 is: 6,397.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,171.55 : 11,274.80 = 4,636.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,171.55/11,274.80 = 4,636.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,171.55x = 11,274.80 × 4,636.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,171.55x = 52,277,954.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,277,954.72/8,171.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,397.56

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