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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,172.72, 11,278.44 and 4,446.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,172.72, 11,278.44 and 4,446.72 is: 6,136.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,172.72 : 11,278.44 = 4,446.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,172.72/11,278.44 = 4,446.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,172.72x = 11,278.44 × 4,446.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,172.72x = 50,152,064.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,152,064.72/8,172.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,136.52

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