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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.53, 12,164.73 and 4,213.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.53, 12,164.73 and 4,213.81 is: 6,319.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.53 : 12,164.73 = 4,213.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.53/12,164.73 = 4,213.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.53x = 12,164.73 × 4,213.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.53x = 51,259,860.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,259,860.92/8,111.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,319.38

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