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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,104.20, 12,152.66 and 3,171.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,104.20, 12,152.66 and 3,171.30 is: 4,755.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,104.20 : 12,152.66 = 3,171.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,104.20/12,152.66 = 3,171.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,104.20x = 12,152.66 × 3,171.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,104.20x = 38,539,714.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,539,714.80/8,104.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,755.52

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