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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.60, 12,089.28 and 4,772.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.60, 12,089.28 and 4,772.96 is: 7,150.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.60 : 12,089.28 = 4,772.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.60/12,089.28 = 4,772.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.60x = 12,089.28 × 4,772.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.60x = 57,701,649.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,701,649.87/8,069.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,150.50

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