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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,105.52, 12,149.52 and 3,424.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,105.52, 12,149.52 and 3,424.44 is: 5,132.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,105.52 : 12,149.52 = 3,424.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,105.52/12,149.52 = 3,424.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,105.52x = 12,149.52 × 3,424.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,105.52x = 41,605,302.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,605,302.27/8,105.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,132.96

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