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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,126.09, 12,188.08 and 3,448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,126.09, 12,188.08 and 3,448 is: 5,171.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,126.09 : 12,188.08 = 3,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,126.09/12,188.08 = 3,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,126.09x = 12,188.08 × 3,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,126.09x = 42,024,499.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,024,499.84/8,126.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,171.55

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