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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,174.65, 11,281.23 and 4,638.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,174.65, 11,281.23 and 4,638.37 is: 6,401.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,174.65 : 11,281.23 = 4,638.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,174.65/11,281.23 = 4,638.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,174.65x = 11,281.23 × 4,638.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,174.65x = 52,326,518.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,326,518.80/8,174.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,401.07

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