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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,139.60, 12,193.20 and 4,435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,139.60, 12,193.20 and 4,435.20 is: 6,643.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,139.60 : 12,193.20 = 4,435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,139.60/12,193.20 = 4,435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,139.60x = 12,193.20 × 4,435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,139.60x = 54,079,280.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,079,280.64/8,139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,643.97

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