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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,172.24, 11,277.90 and 4,635.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,172.24, 11,277.90 and 4,635.70 is: 6,397.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,172.24 : 11,277.90 = 4,635.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,172.24/11,277.90 = 4,635.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,172.24x = 11,277.90 × 4,635.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,172.24x = 52,280,961.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,280,961.03/8,172.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,397.38

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