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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,086.77, 12,130.03 and 4,412.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,086.77, 12,130.03 and 4,412.40 is: 6,618.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,086.77 : 12,130.03 = 4,412.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,086.77/12,130.03 = 4,412.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,086.77x = 12,130.03 × 4,412.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,086.77x = 53,522,544.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,522,544.37/8,086.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,618.53

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