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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,159.80, 12,215.40 and 4,871.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,159.80, 12,215.40 and 4,871.20 is: 7,292.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,159.80 : 12,215.40 = 4,871.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,159.80/12,215.40 = 4,871.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,159.80x = 12,215.40 × 4,871.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,159.80x = 59,503,656.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,503,656.48/8,159.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,292.29

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