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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.90, 12,110.85 and 4,172.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.90, 12,110.85 and 4,172.30 is: 6,261.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.90 : 12,110.85 = 4,172.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.90/12,110.85 = 4,172.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.90x = 12,110.85 × 4,172.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.90x = 50,530,099.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,530,099.46/8,069.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,261.55

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