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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,106.70, 12,150.45 and 3,426.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,106.70, 12,150.45 and 3,426.70 is: 5,135.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,106.70 : 12,150.45 = 3,426.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,106.70/12,150.45 = 3,426.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,106.70x = 12,150.45 × 3,426.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,106.70x = 41,635,947.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,635,947.02/8,106.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,135.99

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