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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,117.70, 12,176.55 and 4,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,117.70, 12,176.55 and 4,837.20 is: 7,255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,117.70 : 12,176.55 = 4,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,117.70/12,176.55 = 4,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,117.70x = 12,176.55 × 4,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,117.70x = 58,900,407.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,900,407.66/8,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,255.80

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