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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,140.56, 12,211.56 and 4,441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,140.56, 12,211.56 and 4,441.20 is: 6,662.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,140.56 : 12,211.56 = 4,441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,140.56/12,211.56 = 4,441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,140.56x = 12,211.56 × 4,441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,140.56x = 54,233,980.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,233,980.27/8,140.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,662.19

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