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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,121.92, 12,183.81 and 4,429.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,121.92, 12,183.81 and 4,429.55 is: 6,644.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,121.92 : 12,183.81 = 4,429.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,121.92/12,183.81 = 4,429.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,121.92x = 12,183.81 × 4,429.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,121.92x = 53,968,795.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,968,795.59/8,121.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,644.83

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