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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,107.49, 12,161.34 and 4,642.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,107.49, 12,161.34 and 4,642.31 is: 6,963.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,107.49 : 12,161.34 = 4,642.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,107.49/12,161.34 = 4,642.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,107.49x = 12,161.34 × 4,642.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,107.49x = 56,456,740.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,456,740.70/8,107.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,963.53

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