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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,110.27, 12,160.53 and 3,174.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,110.27, 12,160.53 and 3,174.03 is: 4,759.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,110.27 : 12,160.53 = 3,174.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,110.27/12,160.53 = 3,174.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,110.27x = 12,160.53 × 3,174.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,110.27x = 38,597,887.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,597,887.04/8,110.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,759.14

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