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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,072.16, 12,088.80 and 4,598.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,072.16, 12,088.80 and 4,598.88 is: 6,887.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,072.16 : 12,088.80 = 4,598.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,072.16/12,088.80 = 4,598.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,072.16x = 12,088.80 × 4,598.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,072.16x = 55,594,940.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,594,940.54/8,072.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,887.24

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