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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,113.61, 12,167.94 and 4,215.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,113.61, 12,167.94 and 4,215.89 is: 6,322.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,113.61 : 12,167.94 = 4,215.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,113.61/12,167.94 = 4,215.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,113.61x = 12,167.94 × 4,215.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,113.61x = 51,298,696.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,298,696.57/8,113.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,322.55

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