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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.14, 11,282.76 and 4,639.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.14, 11,282.76 and 4,639.14 is: 6,401.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.14 : 11,282.76 = 4,639.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.14/11,282.76 = 4,639.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.14x = 11,282.76 × 4,639.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.14x = 52,342,303.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,342,303.23/8,176.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,401.84

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