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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,107.25, 12,162.12 and 3,427.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,107.25, 12,162.12 and 3,427.26 is: 5,141.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,107.25 : 12,162.12 = 3,427.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,107.25/12,162.12 = 3,427.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,107.25x = 12,162.12 × 3,427.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,107.25x = 41,682,747.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,682,747.39/8,107.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,141.42

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