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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,121.38, 12,186.92 and 3,504.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,121.38, 12,186.92 and 3,504.38 is: 5,258.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,121.38 : 12,186.92 = 3,504.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,121.38/12,186.92 = 3,504.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,121.38x = 12,186.92 × 3,504.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,121.38x = 42,707,546.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,707,546.54/8,121.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,258.66

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