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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,550.20, 12,810.90 and 4,158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,550.20, 12,810.90 and 4,158.20 is: 6,230.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,550.20 : 12,810.90 = 4,158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,550.20/12,810.90 = 4,158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,550.20x = 12,810.90 × 4,158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,550.20x = 53,270,284.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,270,284.38/8,550.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,230.30

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