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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,099.63, 12,150.48 and 3,168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,099.63, 12,150.48 and 3,168.64 is: 4,753.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,099.63 : 12,150.48 = 3,168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,099.63/12,150.48 = 3,168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,099.63x = 12,150.48 × 3,168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,099.63x = 38,500,450.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,500,450.73/8,099.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.36

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