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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.51, 12,167.36 and 3,183.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.51, 12,167.36 and 3,183.47 is: 4,775.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.51 : 12,167.36 = 3,183.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.51/12,167.36 = 3,183.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.51x = 12,167.36 × 3,183.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.51x = 38,734,348.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,734,348.79/8,111.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,775.24

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