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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.34, 11,281.32 and 4,639.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.34, 11,281.32 and 4,639.12 is: 6,401.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.34 : 11,281.32 = 4,639.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.34/11,281.32 = 4,639.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.34x = 11,281.32 × 4,639.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.34x = 52,335,397.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,335,397.24/8,175.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,401.62

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