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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,113.10, 12,160.65 and 3,181.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,113.10, 12,160.65 and 3,181.10 is: 4,768.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,113.10 : 12,160.65 = 3,181.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,113.10/12,160.65 = 3,181.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,113.10x = 12,160.65 × 3,181.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,113.10x = 38,684,243.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,684,243.72/8,113.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,768.12

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