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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,180.60, 12,262.80 and 4,017.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,180.60, 12,262.80 and 4,017.20 is: 6,021.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,180.60 : 12,262.80 = 4,017.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,180.60/12,262.80 = 4,017.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,180.60x = 12,262.80 × 4,017.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,180.60x = 49,262,120.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,262,120.16/8,180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,021.82

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