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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,171.80, 11,276.98 and 4,445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,171.80, 11,276.98 and 4,445.80 is: 6,135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,171.80 : 11,276.98 = 4,445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,171.80/11,276.98 = 4,445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,171.80x = 11,276.98 × 4,445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,171.80x = 50,135,197.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,135,197.68/8,171.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,135.15

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