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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,140.72, 12,199.92 and 4,247.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,140.72, 12,199.92 and 4,247.68 is: 6,365.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,140.72 : 12,199.92 = 4,247.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,140.72/12,199.92 = 4,247.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,140.72x = 12,199.92 × 4,247.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,140.72x = 51,821,356.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,821,356.19/8,140.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,365.70

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