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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,124.04, 12,186.86 and 3,379.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,124.04, 12,186.86 and 3,379.23 is: 5,069.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,124.04 : 12,186.86 = 3,379.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,124.04/12,186.86 = 3,379.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,124.04x = 12,186.86 × 3,379.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,124.04x = 41,182,141.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,182,141.98/8,124.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,069.17

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