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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,170.90, 12,256.35 and 4,705.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,170.90, 12,256.35 and 4,705.30 is: 7,057.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,170.90 : 12,256.35 = 4,705.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,170.90/12,256.35 = 4,705.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,170.90x = 12,256.35 × 4,705.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,170.90x = 57,669,803.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,669,803.66/8,170.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,057.95

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