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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,126.42, 12,193.66 and 3,746.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,126.42, 12,193.66 and 3,746.96 is: 5,622.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,126.42 : 12,193.66 = 3,746.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,126.42/12,193.66 = 3,746.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,126.42x = 12,193.66 × 3,746.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,126.42x = 45,689,156.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,689,156.27/8,126.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,622.30

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