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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,139.56, 12,210.93 and 3,459.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,139.56, 12,210.93 and 3,459.52 is: 5,189.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,139.56 : 12,210.93 = 3,459.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,139.56/12,210.93 = 3,459.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,139.56x = 12,210.93 × 3,459.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,139.56x = 42,243,926.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,243,926.03/8,139.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,189.95

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