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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,113.75, 12,170.72 and 2,848.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,113.75, 12,170.72 and 2,848.55 is: 4,272.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,113.75 : 12,170.72 = 2,848.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,113.75/12,170.72 = 2,848.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,113.75x = 12,170.72 × 2,848.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,113.75x = 34,668,850.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,668,850.72/8,113.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.85

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