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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,114.06, 12,171.17 and 3,184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,114.06, 12,171.17 and 3,184.20 is: 4,776.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,114.06 : 12,171.17 = 3,184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,114.06/12,171.17 = 3,184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,114.06x = 12,171.17 × 3,184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,114.06x = 38,755,447.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,755,447.47/8,114.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,776.33

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