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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.76, 12,078.60 and 4,168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.76, 12,078.60 and 4,168.80 is: 6,239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.76 : 12,078.60 = 4,168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.76/12,078.60 = 4,168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.76x = 12,078.60 × 4,168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.76x = 50,353,267.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,353,267.68/8,069.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,239.75

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