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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.91, 12,153.29 and 4,204.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.91, 12,153.29 and 4,204.47 is: 6,299.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.91 : 12,153.29 = 4,204.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.91/12,153.29 = 4,204.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.91x = 12,153.29 × 4,204.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.91x = 51,098,122.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,098,122.18/8,111.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,299.15

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