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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,118.46, 12,172.98 and 3,182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,118.46, 12,172.98 and 3,182.32 is: 4,771.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,118.46 : 12,172.98 = 3,182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,118.46/12,172.98 = 3,182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,118.46x = 12,172.98 × 3,182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,118.46x = 38,738,317.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,738,317.71/8,118.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,771.63

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