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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.34, 11,280.06 and 4,816.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.34, 11,280.06 and 4,816.87 is: 6,645.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.34 : 11,280.06 = 4,816.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.34/11,280.06 = 4,816.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.34x = 11,280.06 × 4,816.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.34x = 54,334,554.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,334,554.41/8,176.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,645.34

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