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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,172.08, 11,277.12 and 4,446.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,172.08, 11,277.12 and 4,446.08 is: 6,135.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,172.08 : 11,277.12 = 4,446.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,172.08/11,277.12 = 4,446.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,172.08x = 11,277.12 × 4,446.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,172.08x = 50,138,977.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,138,977.69/8,172.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,135.40

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