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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,174.46, 11,280.41 and 4,638.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,174.46, 11,280.41 and 4,638.33 is: 6,400.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,174.46 : 11,280.41 = 4,638.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,174.46/11,280.41 = 4,638.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,174.46x = 11,280.41 × 4,638.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,174.46x = 52,322,240.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,322,240.92/8,174.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,400.70

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