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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,107.98, 12,154.78 and 3,181.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,107.98, 12,154.78 and 3,181.15 is: 4,768.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,107.98 : 12,154.78 = 3,181.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,107.98/12,154.78 = 3,181.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,107.98x = 12,154.78 × 3,181.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,107.98x = 38,666,178.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,666,178.40/8,107.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,768.90

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