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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,114.94, 12,172.41 and 3,186.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,114.94, 12,172.41 and 3,186.90 is: 4,780.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,114.94 : 12,172.41 = 3,186.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,114.94/12,172.41 = 3,186.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,114.94x = 12,172.41 × 3,186.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,114.94x = 38,792,253.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,792,253.43/8,114.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,780.35

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