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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,127.66, 12,195.90 and 3,450.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,127.66, 12,195.90 and 3,450.30 is: 5,177.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,127.66 : 12,195.90 = 3,450.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,127.66/12,195.90 = 3,450.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,127.66x = 12,195.90 × 3,450.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,127.66x = 42,079,513.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,079,513.77/8,127.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,177.32

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