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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,123.55, 12,182.84 and 3,443.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,123.55, 12,182.84 and 3,443.47 is: 5,164.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,123.55 : 12,182.84 = 3,443.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,123.55/12,182.84 = 3,443.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,123.55x = 12,182.84 × 3,443.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,123.55x = 41,951,244.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,951,244.05/8,123.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,164.15

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