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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,161.54, 12,215.83 and 4,408.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,161.54, 12,215.83 and 4,408.10 is: 6,597.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,161.54 : 12,215.83 = 4,408.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,161.54/12,215.83 = 4,408.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,161.54x = 12,215.83 × 4,408.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,161.54x = 53,848,600.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,848,600.22/8,161.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,597.85

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