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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,064.24, 12,104.60 and 4,171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,064.24, 12,104.60 and 4,171.44 is: 6,261.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,064.24 : 12,104.60 = 4,171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,064.24/12,104.60 = 4,171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,064.24x = 12,104.60 × 4,171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,064.24x = 50,493,612.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,493,612.62/8,064.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,261.42

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