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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.40, 12,110.10 and 4,171.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.40, 12,110.10 and 4,171.80 is: 6,260.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.40 : 12,110.10 = 4,171.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.40/12,110.10 = 4,171.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.40x = 12,110.10 × 4,171.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.40x = 50,520,915.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,520,915.18/8,069.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,260.80

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