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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,114.21, 12,171.20 and 4,415.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,114.21, 12,171.20 and 4,415.58 is: 6,623.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,114.21 : 12,171.20 = 4,415.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,114.21/12,171.20 = 4,415.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,114.21x = 12,171.20 × 4,415.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,114.21x = 53,742,885.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,742,885.22/8,114.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,623.31

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