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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,108.80, 12,160.80 and 3,175.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,108.80, 12,160.80 and 3,175.60 is: 4,762.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,108.80 : 12,160.80 = 3,175.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,108.80/12,160.80 = 3,175.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,108.80x = 12,160.80 × 3,175.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,108.80x = 38,617,836.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,617,836.48/8,108.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,762.46

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