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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,105.54, 12,161.48 and 3,174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,105.54, 12,161.48 and 3,174.32 is: 4,762.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,105.54 : 12,161.48 = 3,174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,105.54/12,161.48 = 3,174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,105.54x = 12,161.48 × 3,174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,105.54x = 38,604,443.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,604,443.73/8,105.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,762.73

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