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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.87, 11,281.43 and 4,773.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.87, 11,281.43 and 4,773.13 is: 6,585.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.87 : 11,281.43 = 4,773.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.87/11,281.43 = 4,773.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.87x = 11,281.43 × 4,773.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.87x = 53,847,688.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,847,688.86/8,176.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,585.36

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