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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,179.70, 12,269.55 and 4,493.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,179.70, 12,269.55 and 4,493.30 is: 6,739.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,179.70 : 12,269.55 = 4,493.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,179.70/12,269.55 = 4,493.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,179.70x = 12,269.55 × 4,493.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,179.70x = 55,130,769.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,130,769.02/8,179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,739.95

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