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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,191.04, 12,276.84 and 4,721.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,191.04, 12,276.84 and 4,721.12 is: 7,076.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,191.04 : 12,276.84 = 4,721.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,191.04/12,276.84 = 4,721.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,191.04x = 12,276.84 × 4,721.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,191.04x = 57,960,434.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,960,434.86/8,191.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,076.08

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