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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,187.68, 12,291.06 and 4,031.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,187.68, 12,291.06 and 4,031.12 is: 6,051.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,187.68 : 12,291.06 = 4,031.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,187.68/12,291.06 = 4,031.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,187.68x = 12,291.06 × 4,031.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,187.68x = 49,546,737.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,546,737.79/8,187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,051.38

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