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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,103.37, 12,150.19 and 3,167.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,103.37, 12,150.19 and 3,167.13 is: 4,748.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,103.37 : 12,150.19 = 3,167.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,103.37/12,150.19 = 3,167.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,103.37x = 12,150.19 × 3,167.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,103.37x = 38,481,154.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,481,154.67/8,103.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,748.79

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