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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,106.17, 12,153.77 and 3,425.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,106.17, 12,153.77 and 3,425.07 is: 5,135.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,106.17 : 12,153.77 = 3,425.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,106.17/12,153.77 = 3,425.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,106.17x = 12,153.77 × 3,425.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,106.17x = 41,627,495.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,627,495.89/8,106.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,135.29

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