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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,119.80, 12,179.70 and 4,608.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,119.80, 12,179.70 and 4,608.45 is: 6,912.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,119.80 : 12,179.70 = 4,608.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,119.80/12,179.70 = 4,608.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,119.80x = 12,179.70 × 4,608.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,119.80x = 56,129,538.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,129,538.47/8,119.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,912.68

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