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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,130.36, 12,192.66 and 3,510.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,130.36, 12,192.66 and 3,510.84 is: 5,265.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,130.36 : 12,192.66 = 3,510.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,130.36/12,192.66 = 3,510.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,130.36x = 12,192.66 × 3,510.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,130.36x = 42,806,478.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,806,478.43/8,130.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,265.02

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