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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,099.51, 12,149.27 and 3,170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,099.51, 12,149.27 and 3,170.60 is: 4,755.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,099.51 : 12,149.27 = 3,170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,099.51/12,149.27 = 3,170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,099.51x = 12,149.27 × 3,170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,099.51x = 38,520,398.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,520,398.86/8,099.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,755.90

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