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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,100.81, 12,142.85 and 4,395.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,100.81, 12,142.85 and 4,395.20 is: 6,588.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,100.81 : 12,142.85 = 4,395.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,100.81/12,142.85 = 4,395.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,100.81x = 12,142.85 × 4,395.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,100.81x = 53,370,171.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,370,171.63/8,100.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,588.25

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