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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,161.70, 12,242.55 and 3,544.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,161.70, 12,242.55 and 3,544.70 is: 5,317.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,161.70 : 12,242.55 = 3,544.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,161.70/12,242.55 = 3,544.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,161.70x = 12,242.55 × 3,544.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,161.70x = 43,396,105.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,396,105.77/8,161.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,317.05

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