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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,173.83, 11,278.21 and 4,636.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,173.83, 11,278.21 and 4,636.11 is: 6,396.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,173.83 : 11,278.21 = 4,636.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,173.83/11,278.21 = 4,636.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,173.83x = 11,278.21 × 4,636.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,173.83x = 52,287,022.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,287,022.16/8,173.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,396.88

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