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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,104.19, 12,162.49 and 3,175.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,104.19, 12,162.49 and 3,175.07 is: 4,765.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,104.19 : 12,162.49 = 3,175.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,104.19/12,162.49 = 3,175.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,104.19x = 12,162.49 × 3,175.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,104.19x = 38,616,688.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,616,688.37/8,104.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,765.03

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