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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,126.60, 12,189.90 and 3,194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,126.60, 12,189.90 and 3,194.60 is: 4,791.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,126.60 : 12,189.90 = 3,194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,126.60/12,189.90 = 3,194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,126.60x = 12,189.90 × 3,194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,126.60x = 38,941,854.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,941,854.54/8,126.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,791.90

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