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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,160.40, 12,240.60 and 4,694.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,160.40, 12,240.60 and 4,694.80 is: 7,042.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,160.40 : 12,240.60 = 4,694.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,160.40/12,240.60 = 4,694.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,160.40x = 12,240.60 × 4,694.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,160.40x = 57,467,168.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,467,168.88/8,160.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,042.20

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