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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,119.35, 12,180.92 and 3,439.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,119.35, 12,180.92 and 3,439.76 is: 5,160.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,119.35 : 12,180.92 = 3,439.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,119.35/12,180.92 = 3,439.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,119.35x = 12,180.92 × 3,439.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,119.35x = 41,899,363.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,899,363.28/8,119.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,160.43

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