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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.60, 11,281.95 and 4,639.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.60, 11,281.95 and 4,639.47 is: 6,402.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.60 : 11,281.95 = 4,639.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.60/11,281.95 = 4,639.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.60x = 11,281.95 × 4,639.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.60x = 52,342,268.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,342,268.57/8,175.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,402.25

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