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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.10, 12,165.43 and 3,184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.10, 12,165.43 and 3,184.14 is: 4,775.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.10 : 12,165.43 = 3,184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.10/12,165.43 = 3,184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.10x = 12,165.43 × 3,184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.10x = 38,736,432.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,736,432.28/8,111.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,775.73

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