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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,451, 12,681.78 and 4,068.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,451, 12,681.78 and 4,068.92 is: 6,105.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,451 : 12,681.78 = 4,068.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,451/12,681.78 = 4,068.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,451x = 12,681.78 × 4,068.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,451x = 51,601,148.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,601,148.28/8,451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,105.92

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