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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,125.72, 12,186.82 and 3,444.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,125.72, 12,186.82 and 3,444.19 is: 5,165.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,125.72 : 12,186.82 = 3,444.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,125.72/12,186.82 = 3,444.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,125.72x = 12,186.82 × 3,444.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,125.72x = 41,973,723.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,973,723.58/8,125.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,165.54

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