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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,177.02, 11,284.05 and 4,451.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,177.02, 11,284.05 and 4,451.02 is: 6,142.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,177.02 : 11,284.05 = 4,451.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,177.02/11,284.05 = 4,451.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,177.02x = 11,284.05 × 4,451.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,177.02x = 50,225,532.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,225,532.23/8,177.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,142.28

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