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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,231.52, 12,344.13 and 4,070.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,231.52, 12,344.13 and 4,070.10 is: 6,103.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,231.52 : 12,344.13 = 4,070.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,231.52/12,344.13 = 4,070.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,231.52x = 12,344.13 × 4,070.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,231.52x = 50,241,843.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,241,843.51/8,231.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,103.59

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