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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.40, 12,205.44 and 4,680.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.40, 12,205.44 and 4,680.96 is: 7,009.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.40 : 12,205.44 = 4,680.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.40/12,205.44 = 4,680.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.40x = 12,205.44 × 4,680.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.40x = 57,133,176.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,133,176.42/8,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,009.86

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