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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.40, 12,158.70 and 4,405.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.40, 12,158.70 and 4,405.80 is: 6,604.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.40 : 12,158.70 = 4,405.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.40/12,158.70 = 4,405.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.40x = 12,158.70 × 4,405.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.40x = 53,568,800.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,568,800.46/8,111.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,604.14

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