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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,122.60, 12,188.22 and 3,443.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,122.60, 12,188.22 and 3,443.32 is: 5,166.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,122.60 : 12,188.22 = 3,443.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,122.60/12,188.22 = 3,443.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,122.60x = 12,188.22 × 3,443.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,122.60x = 41,967,941.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,967,941.69/8,122.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,166.81

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