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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,141.60, 12,196.20 and 4,437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,141.60, 12,196.20 and 4,437.20 is: 6,646.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,141.60 : 12,196.20 = 4,437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,141.60/12,196.20 = 4,437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,141.60x = 12,196.20 × 4,437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,141.60x = 54,116,978.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,116,978.64/8,141.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,646.97

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