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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,104.70, 12,150.30 and 3,428.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,104.70, 12,150.30 and 3,428.30 is: 5,139.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,104.70 : 12,150.30 = 3,428.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,104.70/12,150.30 = 3,428.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,104.70x = 12,150.30 × 3,428.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,104.70x = 41,654,873.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,654,873.49/8,104.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,139.59

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