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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,179, 11,287.02 and 4,453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,179, 11,287.02 and 4,453 is: 6,145.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,179 : 11,287.02 = 4,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,179/11,287.02 = 4,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,179x = 11,287.02 × 4,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,179x = 50,261,100.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,261,100.06/8,179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,145.14

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