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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,177.08, 11,284.42 and 4,640.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,177.08, 11,284.42 and 4,640.35 is: 6,403.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,177.08 : 11,284.42 = 4,640.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,177.08/11,284.42 = 4,640.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,177.08x = 11,284.42 × 4,640.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,177.08x = 52,363,590.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,363,590.32/8,177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,403.71

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