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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.61, 12,164.94 and 4,213.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.61, 12,164.94 and 4,213.89 is: 6,319.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.61 : 12,164.94 = 4,213.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.61/12,164.94 = 4,213.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.61x = 12,164.94 × 4,213.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.61x = 51,261,719.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,261,719.02/8,111.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,319.55

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