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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,126.04, 12,186.64 and 3,445.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,126.04, 12,186.64 and 3,445.98 is: 5,167.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,126.04 : 12,186.64 = 3,445.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,126.04/12,186.64 = 3,445.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,126.04x = 12,186.64 × 3,445.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,126.04x = 41,994,917.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,994,917.71/8,126.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,167.94

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