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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,123.48, 12,171.35 and 4,419.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,123.48, 12,171.35 and 4,419.09 is: 6,621.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,123.48 : 12,171.35 = 4,419.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,123.48/12,171.35 = 4,419.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,123.48x = 12,171.35 × 4,419.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,123.48x = 53,786,268.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,786,268.98/8,123.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,621.09

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