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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,105.33, 12,152.02 and 3,172.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,105.33, 12,152.02 and 3,172.43 is: 4,756.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,105.33 : 12,152.02 = 3,172.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,105.33/12,152.02 = 3,172.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,105.33x = 12,152.02 × 3,172.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,105.33x = 38,551,432.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,551,432.81/8,105.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,756.31

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