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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,159.70, 12,241.12 and 3,479.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,159.70, 12,241.12 and 3,479.62 is: 5,220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,159.70 : 12,241.12 = 3,479.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,159.70/12,241.12 = 3,479.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,159.70x = 12,241.12 × 3,479.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,159.70x = 42,594,445.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,594,445.97/8,159.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,220.10

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