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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,110.87, 12,167.55 and 3,430.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,110.87, 12,167.55 and 3,430.89 is: 5,146.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,110.87 : 12,167.55 = 3,430.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,110.87/12,167.55 = 3,430.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,110.87x = 12,167.55 × 3,430.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,110.87x = 41,745,525.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,745,525.62/8,110.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,146.86

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