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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,070.76, 12,080.10 and 4,169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,070.76, 12,080.10 and 4,169.80 is: 6,241.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,070.76 : 12,080.10 = 4,169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,070.76/12,080.10 = 4,169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,070.76x = 12,080.10 × 4,169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,070.76x = 50,371,600.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,371,600.98/8,070.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,241.25

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