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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,113.75, 12,170.64 and 2,641.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,113.75, 12,170.64 and 2,641.75 is: 3,962.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,113.75 : 12,170.64 = 2,641.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,113.75/12,170.64 = 2,641.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,113.75x = 12,170.64 × 2,641.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,113.75x = 32,151,788.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,151,788.22/8,113.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.63

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