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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,171.83, 11,275.46 and 4,634.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,171.83, 11,275.46 and 4,634.11 is: 6,394.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,171.83 : 11,275.46 = 4,634.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,171.83/11,275.46 = 4,634.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,171.83x = 11,275.46 × 4,634.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,171.83x = 52,251,698.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,251,698.77/8,171.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,394.12

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