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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,076.80, 12,115.20 and 4,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,076.80, 12,115.20 and 4,966.40 is: 7,449.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,076.80 : 12,115.20 = 4,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,076.80/12,115.20 = 4,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,076.80x = 12,115.20 × 4,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,076.80x = 60,168,929.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,168,929.28/8,076.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,449.60

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