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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,129.98, 11,219.59 and 4,942.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,129.98, 11,219.59 and 4,942.18 is: 6,820.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,129.98 : 11,219.59 = 4,942.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,129.98/11,219.59 = 4,942.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,129.98x = 11,219.59 × 4,942.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,129.98x = 55,449,233.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,449,233.31/8,129.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,820.34

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