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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,126.71, 12,192.12 and 3,747.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,126.71, 12,192.12 and 3,747.25 is: 5,621.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,126.71 : 12,192.12 = 3,747.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,126.71/12,192.12 = 3,747.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,126.71x = 12,192.12 × 3,747.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,126.71x = 45,686,868.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,686,868.33/8,126.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,621.81

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