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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.20, 12,247.19 and 3,423.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.20, 12,247.19 and 3,423.07 is: 5,132.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.20 : 12,247.19 = 3,423.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.20/12,247.19 = 3,423.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.20x = 12,247.19 × 3,423.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.20x = 41,922,988.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,922,988.67/8,168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,132.46

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