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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.58, 12,168.27 and 4,419.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.58, 12,168.27 and 4,419.18 is: 6,629.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.58 : 12,168.27 = 4,419.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.58/12,168.27 = 4,419.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.58x = 12,168.27 × 4,419.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.58x = 53,773,775.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,773,775.42/8,111.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,629.26

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