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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,125.04, 12,185.14 and 3,444.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,125.04, 12,185.14 and 3,444.98 is: 5,166.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,125.04 : 12,185.14 = 3,444.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,125.04/12,185.14 = 3,444.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,125.04x = 12,185.14 × 3,444.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,125.04x = 41,977,494.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,977,494.06/8,125.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,166.44

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