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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,107.97, 12,151.72 and 4,402.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,107.97, 12,151.72 and 4,402.42 is: 6,598.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,107.97 : 12,151.72 = 4,402.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,107.97/12,151.72 = 4,402.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,107.97x = 12,151.72 × 4,402.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,107.97x = 53,496,975.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,496,975.16/8,107.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,598.07

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