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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,103.50, 12,158.91 and 4,640.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,103.50, 12,158.91 and 4,640.75 is: 6,963.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,103.50 : 12,158.91 = 4,640.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,103.50/12,158.91 = 4,640.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,103.50x = 12,158.91 × 4,640.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,103.50x = 56,426,461.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,426,461.58/8,103.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,963.22

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