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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,145.92, 12,217.62 and 4,449.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,145.92, 12,217.62 and 4,449.98 is: 6,674.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,145.92 : 12,217.62 = 4,449.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,145.92/12,217.62 = 4,449.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,145.92x = 12,217.62 × 4,449.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,145.92x = 54,368,164.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,368,164.65/8,145.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,674.28

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