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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,184.70, 12,277.05 and 4,290.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,184.70, 12,277.05 and 4,290.30 is: 6,435.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,184.70 : 12,277.05 = 4,290.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,184.70/12,277.05 = 4,290.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,184.70x = 12,277.05 × 4,290.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,184.70x = 52,672,227.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,672,227.62/8,184.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,435.45

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