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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,130.72, 11,220.40 and 4,404.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,130.72, 11,220.40 and 4,404.72 is: 6,078.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,130.72 : 11,220.40 = 4,404.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,130.72/11,220.40 = 4,404.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,130.72x = 11,220.40 × 4,404.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,130.72x = 49,422,720.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,422,720.29/8,130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,078.52

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