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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.38, 11,282.08 and 4,449.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.38, 11,282.08 and 4,449.38 is: 6,140.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.38 : 11,282.08 = 4,449.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.38/11,282.08 = 4,449.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.38x = 11,282.08 × 4,449.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.38x = 50,198,261.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,198,261.11/8,175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,140.17

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