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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,180.09, 12,272.46 and 4,021.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,180.09, 12,272.46 and 4,021.35 is: 6,033.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,180.09 : 12,272.46 = 4,021.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,180.09/12,272.46 = 4,021.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,180.09x = 12,272.46 × 4,021.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,180.09x = 49,351,818.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,351,818.54/8,180.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,033.16

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