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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.07, 12,171.41 and 3,430.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.07, 12,171.41 and 3,430.83 is: 5,148.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.07 : 12,171.41 = 3,430.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.07/12,171.41 = 3,430.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.07x = 12,171.41 × 3,430.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.07x = 41,758,038.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,758,038.57/8,111.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,148.28

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