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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,157.20, 12,235.80 and 4,220.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,157.20, 12,235.80 and 4,220.60 is: 6,330.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,157.20 : 12,235.80 = 4,220.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,157.20/12,235.80 = 4,220.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,157.20x = 12,235.80 × 4,220.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,157.20x = 51,642,417.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,642,417.48/8,157.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,330.90

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