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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.20, 12,226.80 and 4,254.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.20, 12,226.80 and 4,254.70 is: 6,382.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.20 : 12,226.80 = 4,254.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.20/12,226.80 = 4,254.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.20x = 12,226.80 × 4,254.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.20x = 52,021,351.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,021,351.35/8,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.05

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