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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,113.29, 12,171.18 and 3,433.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,113.29, 12,171.18 and 3,433.34 is: 5,150.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,113.29 : 12,171.18 = 3,433.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,113.29/12,171.18 = 3,433.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,113.29x = 12,171.18 × 3,433.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,113.29x = 41,787,746.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,787,746.87/8,113.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,150.53

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