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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,105.67, 12,153.64 and 3,169.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,105.67, 12,153.64 and 3,169.43 is: 4,752.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,105.67 : 12,153.64 = 3,169.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,105.67/12,153.64 = 3,169.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,105.67x = 12,153.64 × 3,169.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,105.67x = 38,520,111.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,520,111.23/8,105.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,752.24

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