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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,104.80, 12,154.80 and 3,171.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,104.80, 12,154.80 and 3,171.60 is: 4,756.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,104.80 : 12,154.80 = 3,171.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,104.80/12,154.80 = 3,171.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,104.80x = 12,154.80 × 3,171.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,104.80x = 38,550,163.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,550,163.68/8,104.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,756.46

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