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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,099.80, 12,149.70 and 3,169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,099.80, 12,149.70 and 3,169.60 is: 4,754.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,099.80 : 12,149.70 = 3,169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,099.80/12,149.70 = 3,169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,099.80x = 12,149.70 × 3,169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,099.80x = 38,509,689.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,509,689.12/8,099.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.40

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