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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,122.31, 12,184.38 and 3,191.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,122.31, 12,184.38 and 3,191.30 is: 4,787.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,122.31 : 12,184.38 = 3,191.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,122.31/12,184.38 = 3,191.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,122.31x = 12,184.38 × 3,191.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,122.31x = 38,883,950.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,883,950.97/8,122.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,787.30

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