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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,171.95, 11,276.87 and 4,635.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,171.95, 11,276.87 and 4,635.49 is: 6,396.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,171.95 : 11,276.87 = 4,635.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,171.95/11,276.87 = 4,635.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,171.95x = 11,276.87 × 4,635.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,171.95x = 52,273,818.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,273,818.12/8,171.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,396.74

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