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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,113.76, 12,165.40 and 3,183.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,113.76, 12,165.40 and 3,183.89 is: 4,773.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,113.76 : 12,165.40 = 3,183.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,113.76/12,165.40 = 3,183.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,113.76x = 12,165.40 × 3,183.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,113.76x = 38,733,317.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,733,317.86/8,113.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,773.78

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