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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,235.62, 12,337.90 and 4,070.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,235.62, 12,337.90 and 4,070.80 is: 6,098.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,235.62 : 12,337.90 = 4,070.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,235.62/12,337.90 = 4,070.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,235.62x = 12,337.90 × 4,070.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,235.62x = 50,225,082.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,225,082.30/8,235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,098.52

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