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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,173.34, 11,278.86 and 4,637.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,173.34, 11,278.86 and 4,637.21 is: 6,399.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,173.34 : 11,278.86 = 4,637.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,173.34/11,278.86 = 4,637.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,173.34x = 11,278.86 × 4,637.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,173.34x = 52,302,385.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,302,385.99/8,173.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,399.15

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