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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,177.84, 11,285.32 and 4,451.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,177.84, 11,285.32 and 4,451.84 is: 6,143.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,177.84 : 11,285.32 = 4,451.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,177.84/11,285.32 = 4,451.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,177.84x = 11,285.32 × 4,451.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,177.84x = 50,240,438.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,240,438.99/8,177.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,143.49

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