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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,103.79, 12,150.83 and 3,167.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,103.79, 12,150.83 and 3,167.55 is: 4,749.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,103.79 : 12,150.83 = 3,167.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,103.79/12,150.83 = 3,167.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,103.79x = 12,150.83 × 3,167.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,103.79x = 38,488,361.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,488,361.57/8,103.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,749.43

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