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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,145.01, 12,207.93 and 3,463.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,145.01, 12,207.93 and 3,463.62 is: 5,191.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,145.01 : 12,207.93 = 3,463.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,145.01/12,207.93 = 3,463.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,145.01x = 12,207.93 × 3,463.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,145.01x = 42,283,630.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,283,630.51/8,145.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,191.35

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