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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,101.62, 12,154.32 and 3,421.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,101.62, 12,154.32 and 3,421.44 is: 5,132.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,101.62 : 12,154.32 = 3,421.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,101.62/12,154.32 = 3,421.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,101.62x = 12,154.32 × 3,421.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,101.62x = 41,585,276.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,585,276.62/8,101.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,132.96

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