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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,108.32, 12,127.92 and 4,980.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,108.32, 12,127.92 and 4,980.64 is: 7,449.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,108.32 : 12,127.92 = 4,980.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,108.32/12,127.92 = 4,980.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,108.32x = 12,127.92 × 4,980.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,108.32x = 60,404,803.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,404,803.47/8,108.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,449.73

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