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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,161.20, 12,247.20 and 4,651.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,161.20, 12,247.20 and 4,651.20 is: 6,979.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,161.20 : 12,247.20 = 4,651.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,161.20/12,247.20 = 4,651.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,161.20x = 12,247.20 × 4,651.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,161.20x = 56,964,176.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,964,176.64/8,161.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,979.88

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