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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,173.93, 11,280.85 and 4,817.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,173.93, 11,280.85 and 4,817.82 is: 6,649.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,173.93 : 11,280.85 = 4,817.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,173.93/11,280.85 = 4,817.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,173.93x = 11,280.85 × 4,817.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,173.93x = 54,349,104.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,349,104.75/8,173.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,649.08

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