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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,271.40, 12,407.10 and 4,772.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,271.40, 12,407.10 and 4,772.20 is: 7,158.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,271.40 : 12,407.10 = 4,772.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,271.40/12,407.10 = 4,772.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,271.40x = 12,407.10 × 4,772.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,271.40x = 59,209,162.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,209,162.62/8,271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,158.30

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