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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,141.13, 12,209.25 and 3,461.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,141.13, 12,209.25 and 3,461.12 is: 5,190.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,141.13 : 12,209.25 = 3,461.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,141.13/12,209.25 = 3,461.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,141.13x = 12,209.25 × 3,461.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,141.13x = 42,257,618.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,257,618.31/8,141.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,190.63

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