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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,174.84, 11,280.62 and 4,638.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,174.84, 11,280.62 and 4,638.64 is: 6,400.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,174.84 : 11,280.62 = 4,638.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,174.84/11,280.62 = 4,638.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,174.84x = 11,280.62 × 4,638.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,174.84x = 52,326,735.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,326,735.16/8,174.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,400.95

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