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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,554.10, 12,831.15 and 4,180.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,554.10, 12,831.15 and 4,180.10 is: 6,270.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,554.10 : 12,831.15 = 4,180.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,554.10/12,831.15 = 4,180.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,554.10x = 12,831.15 × 4,180.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,554.10x = 53,635,490.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,635,490.12/8,554.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,270.15

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