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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,112.97, 12,174.24 and 3,432.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,112.97, 12,174.24 and 3,432.61 is: 5,150.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,112.97 : 12,174.24 = 3,432.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,112.97/12,174.24 = 3,432.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,112.97x = 12,174.24 × 3,432.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,112.97x = 41,789,417.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,789,417.97/8,112.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,150.94

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