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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,117.31, 12,176.32 and 3,188.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,117.31, 12,176.32 and 3,188.02 is: 4,782.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,117.31 : 12,176.32 = 3,188.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,117.31/12,176.32 = 3,188.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,117.31x = 12,176.32 × 3,188.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,117.31x = 38,818,335.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,818,335.75/8,117.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,782.17

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