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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,173.06, 11,278.91 and 4,539.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,173.06, 11,278.91 and 4,539.35 is: 6,264.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,173.06 : 11,278.91 = 4,539.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,173.06/11,278.91 = 4,539.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,173.06x = 11,278.91 × 4,539.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,173.06x = 51,198,927.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,198,927.93/8,173.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,264.35

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