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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.20, 12,237.60 and 4,702.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.20, 12,237.60 and 4,702.40 is: 7,044.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.20 : 12,237.60 = 4,702.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.20/12,237.60 = 4,702.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.20x = 12,237.60 × 4,702.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.20x = 57,546,090.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,546,090.24/8,169.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,044.27

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