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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,077.54, 12,113.10 and 3,146.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,077.54, 12,113.10 and 3,146.47 is: 4,718.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,077.54 : 12,113.10 = 3,146.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,077.54/12,113.10 = 3,146.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,077.54x = 12,113.10 × 3,146.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,077.54x = 38,113,505.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,113,505.76/8,077.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,718.45

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