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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,101.28, 12,151.29 and 3,172.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,101.28, 12,151.29 and 3,172.04 is: 4,757.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,101.28 : 12,151.29 = 3,172.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,101.28/12,151.29 = 3,172.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,101.28x = 12,151.29 × 3,172.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,101.28x = 38,544,377.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,544,377.93/8,101.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,757.81

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