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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,139.83, 12,210.33 and 3,459.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,139.83, 12,210.33 and 3,459.30 is: 5,189.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,139.83 : 12,210.33 = 3,459.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,139.83/12,210.33 = 3,459.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,139.83x = 12,210.33 × 3,459.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,139.83x = 42,239,194.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,239,194.57/8,139.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,189.20

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