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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,174.60, 11,281.40 and 4,638.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,174.60, 11,281.40 and 4,638.96 is: 6,402.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,174.60 : 11,281.40 = 4,638.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,174.60/11,281.40 = 4,638.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,174.60x = 11,281.40 × 4,638.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,174.60x = 52,333,963.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,333,963.34/8,174.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,402.02

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