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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,100.21, 12,152.01 and 3,420.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,100.21, 12,152.01 and 3,420.23 is: 5,131.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,100.21 : 12,152.01 = 3,420.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,100.21/12,152.01 = 3,420.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,100.21x = 12,152.01 × 3,420.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,100.21x = 41,562,670.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,562,670.34/8,100.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,131.06

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