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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,110.70, 12,156.45 and 3,430.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,110.70, 12,156.45 and 3,430.70 is: 5,141.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,110.70 : 12,156.45 = 3,430.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,110.70/12,156.45 = 3,430.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,110.70x = 12,156.45 × 3,430.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,110.70x = 41,705,133.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,705,133.02/8,110.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,141.99

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