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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,119.80, 12,155.40 and 4,831.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,119.80, 12,155.40 and 4,831.20 is: 7,232.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,119.80 : 12,155.40 = 4,831.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,119.80/12,155.40 = 4,831.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,119.80x = 12,155.40 × 4,831.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,119.80x = 58,725,168.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,725,168.48/8,119.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,232.34

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