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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,099.80, 12,152.58 and 3,486.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,099.80, 12,152.58 and 3,486.04 is: 5,230.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,099.80 : 12,152.58 = 3,486.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,099.80/12,152.58 = 3,486.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,099.80x = 12,152.58 × 3,486.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,099.80x = 42,364,379.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,364,379.98/8,099.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,230.30

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