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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,181.80, 12,272.70 and 4,022.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,181.80, 12,272.70 and 4,022.45 is: 6,033.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,181.80 : 12,272.70 = 4,022.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,181.80/12,272.70 = 4,022.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,181.80x = 12,272.70 × 4,022.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,181.80x = 49,366,322.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,366,322.12/8,181.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,033.68

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