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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,113.16, 12,168.66 and 5,160.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,113.16, 12,168.66 and 5,160.71 is: 7,740.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,113.16 : 12,168.66 = 5,160.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,113.16/12,168.66 = 5,160.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,113.16x = 12,168.66 × 5,160.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,113.16x = 62,798,925.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,798,925.35/8,113.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,740.38

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