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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.40, 12,413.10 and 4,113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.40, 12,413.10 and 4,113.80 is: 6,170.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.40 : 12,413.10 = 4,113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.40/12,413.10 = 4,113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.40x = 12,413.10 × 4,113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.40x = 51,065,010.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,065,010.78/8,275.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,170.70

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