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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,082.18, 12,126.42 and 3,921.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,082.18, 12,126.42 and 3,921.90 is: 5,884.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,082.18 : 12,126.42 = 3,921.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,082.18/12,126.42 = 3,921.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,082.18x = 12,126.42 × 3,921.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,082.18x = 47,558,606.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,558,606.60/8,082.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,884.38

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