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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,161.80, 12,243.10 and 4,273.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,161.80, 12,243.10 and 4,273.80 is: 6,410.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,161.80 : 12,243.10 = 4,273.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,161.80/12,243.10 = 4,273.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,161.80x = 12,243.10 × 4,273.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,161.80x = 52,324,560.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,324,560.78/8,161.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,410.91

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