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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.27, 12,162.03 and 3,175.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.27, 12,162.03 and 3,175.03 is: 4,760.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.27 : 12,162.03 = 3,175.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.27/12,162.03 = 3,175.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.27x = 12,162.03 × 3,175.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.27x = 38,614,810.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,614,810.11/8,111.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,760.64

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