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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,114.76, 12,168.54 and 3,180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,114.76, 12,168.54 and 3,180.60 is: 4,769.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,114.76 : 12,168.54 = 3,180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,114.76/12,168.54 = 3,180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,114.76x = 12,168.54 × 3,180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,114.76x = 38,703,258.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,703,258.32/8,114.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,769.49

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