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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,110.07, 12,169.91 and 3,429.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,110.07, 12,169.91 and 3,429.83 is: 5,146.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,110.07 : 12,169.91 = 3,429.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,110.07/12,169.91 = 3,429.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,110.07x = 12,169.91 × 3,429.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,110.07x = 41,740,722.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,740,722.42/8,110.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,146.78

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