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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,083.62, 12,127.24 and 4,389.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,083.62, 12,127.24 and 4,389.20 is: 6,584.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,083.62 : 12,127.24 = 4,389.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,083.62/12,127.24 = 4,389.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,083.62x = 12,127.24 × 4,389.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,083.62x = 53,228,881.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,228,881.81/8,083.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,584.78

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