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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,105.24, 12,163.33 and 3,174.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,105.24, 12,163.33 and 3,174.26 is: 4,763.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,105.24 : 12,163.33 = 3,174.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,105.24/12,163.33 = 3,174.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,105.24x = 12,163.33 × 3,174.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,105.24x = 38,609,571.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,609,571.89/8,105.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,763.53

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