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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,112.30, 12,168.85 and 4,224.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,112.30, 12,168.85 and 4,224.30 is: 6,336.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,112.30 : 12,168.85 = 4,224.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,112.30/12,168.85 = 4,224.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,112.30x = 12,168.85 × 4,224.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,112.30x = 51,404,873.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,404,873.06/8,112.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,336.66

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