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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,121.60, 12,186.72 and 3,442.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,121.60, 12,186.72 and 3,442.32 is: 5,165.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,121.60 : 12,186.72 = 3,442.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,121.60/12,186.72 = 3,442.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,121.60x = 12,186.72 × 3,442.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,121.60x = 41,950,589.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,950,589.99/8,121.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,165.31

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