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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,145.62, 12,220.23 and 3,401.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,145.62, 12,220.23 and 3,401.84 is: 5,103.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,145.62 : 12,220.23 = 3,401.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,145.62/12,220.23 = 3,401.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,145.62x = 12,220.23 × 3,401.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,145.62x = 41,571,267.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,571,267.22/8,145.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,103.51

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