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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,115.64, 12,170.22 and 3,183.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,115.64, 12,170.22 and 3,183.64 is: 4,774.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,115.64 : 12,170.22 = 3,183.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,115.64/12,170.22 = 3,183.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,115.64x = 12,170.22 × 3,183.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,115.64x = 38,745,599.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,745,599.20/8,115.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,774.19

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