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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,160.75, 12,231.95 and 4,461.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,160.75, 12,231.95 and 4,461.75 is: 6,687.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,160.75 : 12,231.95 = 4,461.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,160.75/12,231.95 = 4,461.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,160.75x = 12,231.95 × 4,461.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,160.75x = 54,575,880.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,575,880.60/8,160.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,687.61

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