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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,141.70, 12,205.80 and 3,465.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,141.70, 12,205.80 and 3,465.30 is: 5,195.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,141.70 : 12,205.80 = 3,465.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,141.70/12,205.80 = 3,465.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,141.70x = 12,205.80 × 3,465.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,141.70x = 42,296,758.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,296,758.74/8,141.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,195.08

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