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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,082.79, 12,119.83 and 3,151.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,082.79, 12,119.83 and 3,151.10 is: 4,724.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,082.79 : 12,119.83 = 3,151.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,082.79/12,119.83 = 3,151.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,082.79x = 12,119.83 × 3,151.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,082.79x = 38,190,818.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,190,818.73/8,082.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,724.96

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