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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,122.93, 12,161.90 and 4,165.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,122.93, 12,161.90 and 4,165.65 is: 6,236.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,122.93 : 12,161.90 = 4,165.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,122.93/12,161.90 = 4,165.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,122.93x = 12,161.90 × 4,165.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,122.93x = 50,662,229.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,662,229.15/8,122.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,236.94

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