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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,126.73, 12,193.97 and 5,631.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,126.73, 12,193.97 and 5,631.76 is: 8,450.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,126.73 : 12,193.97 = 5,631.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,126.73/12,193.97 = 5,631.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,126.73x = 12,193.97 × 5,631.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,126.73x = 68,673,453.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,673,453.84/8,126.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,450.32

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