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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,181.22, 11,290.35 and 4,644.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,181.22, 11,290.35 and 4,644.58 is: 6,409.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,181.22 : 11,290.35 = 4,644.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,181.22/11,290.35 = 4,644.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,181.22x = 11,290.35 × 4,644.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,181.22x = 52,438,933.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,438,933.80/8,181.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,409.67

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