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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,064.41, 12,100.05 and 4,171.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,064.41, 12,100.05 and 4,171.55 is: 6,259.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,064.41 : 12,100.05 = 4,171.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,064.41/12,100.05 = 4,171.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,064.41x = 12,100.05 × 4,171.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,064.41x = 50,475,903.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,475,903.08/8,064.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,259.10

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