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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,081.49, 12,129.57 and 3,405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,081.49, 12,129.57 and 3,405 is: 5,110.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,081.49 : 12,129.57 = 3,405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,081.49/12,129.57 = 3,405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,081.49x = 12,129.57 × 3,405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,081.49x = 41,301,185.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,301,185.85/8,081.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,110.59

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