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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,106.33, 12,157.15 and 3,427.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,106.33, 12,157.15 and 3,427.39 is: 5,140.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,106.33 : 12,157.15 = 3,427.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,106.33/12,157.15 = 3,427.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,106.33x = 12,157.15 × 3,427.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,106.33x = 41,667,294.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,667,294.34/8,106.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,140.09

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