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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,430.80, 12,646.20 and 4,047.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,430.80, 12,646.20 and 4,047.20 is: 6,070.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,430.80 : 12,646.20 = 4,047.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,430.80/12,646.20 = 4,047.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,430.80x = 12,646.20 × 4,047.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,430.80x = 51,181,700.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,181,700.64/8,430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,070.80

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