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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.30, 11,282.95 and 4,639.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.30, 11,282.95 and 4,639.43 is: 6,402.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.30 : 11,282.95 = 4,639.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.30/11,282.95 = 4,639.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.30x = 11,282.95 × 4,639.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.30x = 52,346,456.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,346,456.72/8,176.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,402.22

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