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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,147.77, 12,220.11 and 3,466.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,147.77, 12,220.11 and 3,466.90 is: 5,199.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,147.77 : 12,220.11 = 3,466.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,147.77/12,220.11 = 3,466.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,147.77x = 12,220.11 × 3,466.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,147.77x = 42,365,899.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,365,899.36/8,147.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,199.69

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