Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176, 11,282.88 and 4,450
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8,176, 11,282.88 and 4,450 is: 6,141
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,176 : 11,282.88 = 4,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,176/11,282.88 = 4,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,176x = 11,282.88 × 4,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,176x = 50,208,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,208,816/8,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,141
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