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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,126.64, 12,190.04 and 3,445.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,126.64, 12,190.04 and 3,445.36 is: 5,168.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,126.64 : 12,190.04 = 3,445.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,126.64/12,190.04 = 3,445.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,126.64x = 12,190.04 × 3,445.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,126.64x = 41,999,076.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,999,076.21/8,126.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,168.07

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