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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,144.97, 12,213.81 and 3,462.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,144.97, 12,213.81 and 3,462.36 is: 5,191.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,144.97 : 12,213.81 = 3,462.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,144.97/12,213.81 = 3,462.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,144.97x = 12,213.81 × 3,462.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,144.97x = 42,288,607.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,288,607.19/8,144.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,191.99

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