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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,106.17, 12,162.50 and 4,404.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,106.17, 12,162.50 and 4,404.07 is: 6,607.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,106.17 : 12,162.50 = 4,404.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,106.17/12,162.50 = 4,404.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,106.17x = 12,162.50 × 4,404.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,106.17x = 53,564,418.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,564,418.54/8,106.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,607.86

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