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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.22, 12,134.61 and 3,469.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.22, 12,134.61 and 3,469.50 is: 5,200.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.22 : 12,134.61 = 3,469.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.22/12,134.61 = 3,469.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.22x = 12,134.61 × 3,469.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.22x = 42,101,029.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,101,029.40/8,096.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,200.08

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