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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,181.76, 11,290.44 and 4,644.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,181.76, 11,290.44 and 4,644.50 is: 6,409.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,181.76 : 11,290.44 = 4,644.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,181.76/11,290.44 = 4,644.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,181.76x = 11,290.44 × 4,644.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,181.76x = 52,438,448.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,438,448.58/8,181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,409.19

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