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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,101.76, 12,155.60 and 3,422.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,101.76, 12,155.60 and 3,422.94 is: 5,135.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,101.76 : 12,155.60 = 3,422.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,101.76/12,155.60 = 3,422.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,101.76x = 12,155.60 × 3,422.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,101.76x = 41,607,889.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,607,889.46/8,101.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,135.66

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