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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.40, 12,083.10 and 4,766.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.40, 12,083.10 and 4,766.80 is: 7,150.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.40 : 12,083.10 = 4,766.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.40/12,083.10 = 4,766.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.40x = 12,083.10 × 4,766.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.40x = 57,597,721.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,597,721.08/8,055.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,150.20

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