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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,107.52, 12,152.52 and 3,426.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,107.52, 12,152.52 and 3,426.44 is: 5,135.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,107.52 : 12,152.52 = 3,426.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,107.52/12,152.52 = 3,426.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,107.52x = 12,152.52 × 3,426.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,107.52x = 41,639,880.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,639,880.63/8,107.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,135.96

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