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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,137.10, 12,207.82 and 3,457.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,137.10, 12,207.82 and 3,457.32 is: 5,186.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,137.10 : 12,207.82 = 3,457.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,137.10/12,207.82 = 3,457.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,137.10x = 12,207.82 × 3,457.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,137.10x = 42,206,340.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,206,340.24/8,137.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,186.90

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