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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,126.41, 12,193.65 and 3,746.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,126.41, 12,193.65 and 3,746.95 is: 5,622.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,126.41 : 12,193.65 = 3,746.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,126.41/12,193.65 = 3,746.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,126.41x = 12,193.65 × 3,746.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,126.41x = 45,688,996.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,688,996.87/8,126.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,622.29

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