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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,106.34, 12,150.60 and 3,175.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,106.34, 12,150.60 and 3,175.06 is: 4,759.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,106.34 : 12,150.60 = 3,175.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,106.34/12,150.60 = 3,175.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,106.34x = 12,150.60 × 3,175.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,106.34x = 38,578,884.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,578,884.04/8,106.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,759.10

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