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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,071.82, 12,111.39 and 4,121.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,071.82, 12,111.39 and 4,121.04 is: 6,183.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,071.82 : 12,111.39 = 4,121.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,071.82/12,111.39 = 4,121.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,071.82x = 12,111.39 × 4,121.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,071.82x = 49,911,542.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,911,542.62/8,071.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,183.43

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