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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,171.76, 11,277.16 and 4,445.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,171.76, 11,277.16 and 4,445.76 is: 6,135.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,171.76 : 11,277.16 = 4,445.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,171.76/11,277.16 = 4,445.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,171.76x = 11,277.16 × 4,445.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,171.76x = 50,135,546.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,135,546.84/8,171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,135.22

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