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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,114.10, 12,162.15 and 3,182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,114.10, 12,162.15 and 3,182.10 is: 4,769.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,114.10 : 12,162.15 = 3,182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,114.10/12,162.15 = 3,182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,114.10x = 12,162.15 × 3,182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,114.10x = 38,701,177.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,701,177.52/8,114.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,769.62

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