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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,103.87, 12,150.94 and 3,167.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,103.87, 12,150.94 and 3,167.62 is: 4,749.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,103.87 : 12,150.94 = 3,167.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,103.87/12,150.94 = 3,167.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,103.87x = 12,150.94 × 3,167.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,103.87x = 38,489,560.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,489,560.56/8,103.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,749.53

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