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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,119.34, 12,177.99 and 3,441.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,119.34, 12,177.99 and 3,441.22 is: 5,161.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,119.34 : 12,177.99 = 3,441.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,119.34/12,177.99 = 3,441.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,119.34x = 12,177.99 × 3,441.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,119.34x = 41,907,142.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,907,142.75/8,119.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,161.40

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