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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,114.24, 12,172.08 and 3,184.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,114.24, 12,172.08 and 3,184.04 is: 4,776.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,114.24 : 12,172.08 = 3,184.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,114.24/12,172.08 = 3,184.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,114.24x = 12,172.08 × 3,184.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,114.24x = 38,756,389.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,756,389.60/8,114.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,776.34

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