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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,110.82, 12,166.22 and 3,182.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,110.82, 12,166.22 and 3,182.78 is: 4,774.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,110.82 : 12,166.22 = 3,182.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,110.82/12,166.22 = 3,182.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,110.82x = 12,166.22 × 3,182.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,110.82x = 38,722,348.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,722,348.82/8,110.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,774.16

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