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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,549.20, 12,809.40 and 4,157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,549.20, 12,809.40 and 4,157.20 is: 6,228.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,549.20 : 12,809.40 = 4,157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,549.20/12,809.40 = 4,157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,549.20x = 12,809.40 × 4,157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,549.20x = 53,251,237.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,251,237.68/8,549.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,228.80

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