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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,126.06, 12,190.98 and 3,446.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,126.06, 12,190.98 and 3,446.47 is: 5,170.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,126.06 : 12,190.98 = 3,446.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,126.06/12,190.98 = 3,446.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,126.06x = 12,190.98 × 3,446.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,126.06x = 42,015,785.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,015,785.89/8,126.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,170.50

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