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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,100.59, 12,152.57 and 3,420.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,100.59, 12,152.57 and 3,420.61 is: 5,131.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,100.59 : 12,152.57 = 3,420.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,100.59/12,152.57 = 3,420.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,100.59x = 12,152.57 × 3,420.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,100.59x = 41,569,180.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,569,180.64/8,100.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,131.63

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