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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.18, 12,240.92 and 4,264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.18, 12,240.92 and 4,264.80 is: 6,391.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.18 : 12,240.92 = 4,264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.18/12,240.92 = 4,264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.18x = 12,240.92 × 4,264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.18x = 52,205,075.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,205,075.62/8,168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,391.27

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