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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,160.08, 12,224.34 and 4,875.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,160.08, 12,224.34 and 4,875.80 is: 7,304.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,160.08 : 12,224.34 = 4,875.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,160.08/12,224.34 = 4,875.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,160.08x = 12,224.34 × 4,875.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,160.08x = 59,603,436.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,603,436.97/8,160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,304.27

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