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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.06, 12,167.10 and 3,430.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.06, 12,167.10 and 3,430.19 is: 5,145.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.06 : 12,167.10 = 3,430.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.06/12,167.10 = 3,430.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.06x = 12,167.10 × 3,430.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.06x = 41,735,464.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,735,464.75/8,111.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,145.50

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