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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.48, 11,282.40 and 4,638.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.48, 11,282.40 and 4,638.60 is: 6,401.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.48 : 11,282.40 = 4,638.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.48/11,282.40 = 4,638.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.48x = 11,282.40 × 4,638.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.48x = 52,334,540.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,334,540.64/8,175.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,401.40

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