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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.55, 12,170.49 and 3,180.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.55, 12,170.49 and 3,180.33 is: 4,771.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.55 : 12,170.49 = 3,180.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.55/12,170.49 = 3,180.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.55x = 12,170.49 × 3,180.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.55x = 38,706,174.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,706,174.46/8,111.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,771.74

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