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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,105.75, 12,164.09 and 3,174.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,105.75, 12,164.09 and 3,174.77 is: 4,764.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,105.75 : 12,164.09 = 3,174.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,105.75/12,164.09 = 3,174.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,105.75x = 12,164.09 × 3,174.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,105.75x = 38,618,111.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,618,111.32/8,105.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.29

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