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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,110.62, 12,159.44 and 3,496.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,110.62, 12,159.44 and 3,496.86 is: 5,242.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,110.62 : 12,159.44 = 3,496.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,110.62/12,159.44 = 3,496.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,110.62x = 12,159.44 × 3,496.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,110.62x = 42,519,859.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,519,859.36/8,110.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,242.49

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