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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,140.70, 12,211.05 and 4,244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,140.70, 12,211.05 and 4,244.60 is: 6,366.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,140.70 : 12,211.05 = 4,244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,140.70/12,211.05 = 4,244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,140.70x = 12,211.05 × 4,244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,140.70x = 51,831,022.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,831,022.83/8,140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,366.90

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