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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,100.61, 12,152.84 and 3,168.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,100.61, 12,152.84 and 3,168.92 is: 4,754.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,100.61 : 12,152.84 = 3,168.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,100.61/12,152.84 = 3,168.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,100.61x = 12,152.84 × 3,168.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,100.61x = 38,511,392.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,511,392.27/8,100.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.14

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