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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,179.20, 12,252.60 and 4,712.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,179.20, 12,252.60 and 4,712.40 is: 7,059.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,179.20 : 12,252.60 = 4,712.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,179.20/12,252.60 = 4,712.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,179.20x = 12,252.60 × 4,712.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,179.20x = 57,739,152.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,739,152.24/8,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,059.27

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