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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.80, 8,301.12 and 4,127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.80, 8,301.12 and 4,127.12 is: 5,697.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.80 : 8,301.12 = 4,127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.80/8,301.12 = 4,127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.80x = 8,301.12 × 4,127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.80x = 34,259,718.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,259,718.37/6,012.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,697.80

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