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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,107.60, 12,161.40 and 4,645.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,107.60, 12,161.40 and 4,645.20 is: 6,967.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,107.60 : 12,161.40 = 4,645.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,107.60/12,161.40 = 4,645.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,107.60x = 12,161.40 × 4,645.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,107.60x = 56,492,135.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,492,135.28/8,107.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,967.80

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