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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,106.66, 12,154.52 and 3,425.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,106.66, 12,154.52 and 3,425.56 is: 5,136.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,106.66 : 12,154.52 = 3,425.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,106.66/12,154.52 = 3,425.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,106.66x = 12,154.52 × 3,425.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,106.66x = 41,636,037.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,636,037.53/8,106.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,136.03

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