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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,172.95, 11,278.89 and 4,636.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,172.95, 11,278.89 and 4,636.69 is: 6,398.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,172.95 : 11,278.89 = 4,636.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,172.95/11,278.89 = 4,636.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,172.95x = 11,278.89 × 4,636.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,172.95x = 52,296,704.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,296,704.88/8,172.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,398.76

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