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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,119.76, 12,176.02 and 3,185.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,119.76, 12,176.02 and 3,185.60 is: 4,776.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,119.76 : 12,176.02 = 3,185.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,119.76/12,176.02 = 3,185.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,119.76x = 12,176.02 × 3,185.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,119.76x = 38,787,929.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,787,929.31/8,119.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,776.98

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