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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,280.36, 12,419.28 and 4,119

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,280.36, 12,419.28 and 4,119 is: 6,177.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,280.36 : 12,419.28 = 4,119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,280.36/12,419.28 = 4,119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,280.36x = 12,419.28 × 4,119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,280.36x = 51,155,014.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,155,014.32/8,280.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,177.87

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