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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,117.80, 12,171.90 and 4,229.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,117.80, 12,171.90 and 4,229.80 is: 6,342.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,117.80 : 12,171.90 = 4,229.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,117.80/12,171.90 = 4,229.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,117.80x = 12,171.90 × 4,229.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,117.80x = 51,484,702.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,484,702.62/8,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,342.20

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