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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,173.08, 11,278.50 and 4,447.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,173.08, 11,278.50 and 4,447.08 is: 6,136.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,173.08 : 11,278.50 = 4,447.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,173.08/11,278.50 = 4,447.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,173.08x = 11,278.50 × 4,447.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,173.08x = 50,156,391.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,156,391.78/8,173.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,136.78

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