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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,108.54, 12,140.88 and 4,204.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,108.54, 12,140.88 and 4,204.74 is: 6,295.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,108.54 : 12,140.88 = 4,204.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,108.54/12,140.88 = 4,204.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,108.54x = 12,140.88 × 4,204.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,108.54x = 51,049,243.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,049,243.77/8,108.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,295.74

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