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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,147.60, 12,205.20 and 4,443.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,147.60, 12,205.20 and 4,443.20 is: 6,655.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,147.60 : 12,205.20 = 4,443.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,147.60/12,205.20 = 4,443.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,147.60x = 12,205.20 × 4,443.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,147.60x = 54,230,144.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,230,144.64/8,147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,655.97

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