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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,126.68, 12,194.46 and 3,445.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,126.68, 12,194.46 and 3,445.96 is: 5,170.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,126.68 : 12,194.46 = 3,445.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,126.68/12,194.46 = 3,445.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,126.68x = 12,194.46 × 3,445.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,126.68x = 42,021,621.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,021,621.38/8,126.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,170.82

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