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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,116.70, 12,168.30 and 3,440.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,116.70, 12,168.30 and 3,440.30 is: 5,157.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,116.70 : 12,168.30 = 3,440.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,116.70/12,168.30 = 3,440.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,116.70x = 12,168.30 × 3,440.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,116.70x = 41,862,602.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,862,602.49/8,116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,157.59

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