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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.33, 11,281.64 and 4,818.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.33, 11,281.64 and 4,818.29 is: 6,649.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.33 : 11,281.64 = 4,818.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.33/11,281.64 = 4,818.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.33x = 11,281.64 × 4,818.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.33x = 54,358,132.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,358,132.70/8,175.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,649.04

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