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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,102.08, 12,152.06 and 3,423.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,102.08, 12,152.06 and 3,423.94 is: 5,135.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,102.08 : 12,152.06 = 3,423.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,102.08/12,152.06 = 3,423.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,102.08x = 12,152.06 × 3,423.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,102.08x = 41,607,924.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,607,924.32/8,102.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,135.46

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