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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,108.60, 12,162.90 and 3,176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,108.60, 12,162.90 and 3,176.60 is: 4,764.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,108.60 : 12,162.90 = 3,176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,108.60/12,162.90 = 3,176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,108.60x = 12,162.90 × 3,176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,108.60x = 38,636,668.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,636,668.14/8,108.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.90

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