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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,174.97, 11,281.73 and 4,638.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,174.97, 11,281.73 and 4,638.33 is: 6,401.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,174.97 : 11,281.73 = 4,638.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,174.97/11,281.73 = 4,638.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,174.97x = 11,281.73 × 4,638.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,174.97x = 52,328,363.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,328,363.52/8,174.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,401.05

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