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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,173.01, 11,279.52 and 4,816.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,173.01, 11,279.52 and 4,816.87 is: 6,647.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,173.01 : 11,279.52 = 4,816.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,173.01/11,279.52 = 4,816.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,173.01x = 11,279.52 × 4,816.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,173.01x = 54,331,953.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,331,953.30/8,173.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,647.73

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