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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,100.19, 12,122.73 and 4,978.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,100.19, 12,122.73 and 4,978.55 is: 7,450.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,100.19 : 12,122.73 = 4,978.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,100.19/12,122.73 = 4,978.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,100.19x = 12,122.73 × 4,978.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,100.19x = 60,353,617.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,353,617.44/8,100.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,450.89

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