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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,104.80, 12,156.81 and 3,175.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,104.80, 12,156.81 and 3,175.35 is: 4,762.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,104.80 : 12,156.81 = 3,175.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,104.80/12,156.81 = 3,175.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,104.80x = 12,156.81 × 3,175.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,104.80x = 38,602,126.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,602,126.63/8,104.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,762.87

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