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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,104.33, 12,150.52 and 3,171.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,104.33, 12,150.52 and 3,171.43 is: 4,754.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,104.33 : 12,150.52 = 3,171.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,104.33/12,150.52 = 3,171.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,104.33x = 12,150.52 × 3,171.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,104.33x = 38,534,485.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,534,485.34/8,104.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.80

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