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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,154.36, 12,228.66 and 3,534.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,154.36, 12,228.66 and 3,534.84 is: 5,301.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,154.36 : 12,228.66 = 3,534.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,154.36/12,228.66 = 3,534.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,154.36x = 12,228.66 × 3,534.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,154.36x = 43,226,356.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,226,356.51/8,154.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,301.01

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