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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,103.09, 12,147.42 and 3,176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,103.09, 12,147.42 and 3,176.16 is: 4,761.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,103.09 : 12,147.42 = 3,176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,103.09/12,147.42 = 3,176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,103.09x = 12,147.42 × 3,176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,103.09x = 38,582,166.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,582,166.33/8,103.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,761.42

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