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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,106.06, 12,162.72 and 4,990.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,106.06, 12,162.72 and 4,990.80 is: 7,488.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,106.06 : 12,162.72 = 4,990.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,106.06/12,162.72 = 4,990.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,106.06x = 12,162.72 × 4,990.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,106.06x = 60,701,702.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,701,702.98/8,106.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,488.43

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