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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,171.90, 12,260.18 and 4,013.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,171.90, 12,260.18 and 4,013.11 is: 6,020.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,171.90 : 12,260.18 = 4,013.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,171.90/12,260.18 = 4,013.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,171.90x = 12,260.18 × 4,013.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,171.90x = 49,201,450.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,201,450.96/8,171.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,020.81

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