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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,540.80, 12,802.83 and 4,097.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,540.80, 12,802.83 and 4,097.22 is: 6,141.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,540.80 : 12,802.83 = 4,097.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,540.80/12,802.83 = 4,097.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,540.80x = 12,802.83 × 4,097.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,540.80x = 52,456,011.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,456,011.13/8,540.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,141.81

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