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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,126.83, 12,189.16 and 3,195.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,126.83, 12,189.16 and 3,195.15 is: 4,792.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,126.83 : 12,189.16 = 3,195.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,126.83/12,189.16 = 3,195.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,126.83x = 12,189.16 × 3,195.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,126.83x = 38,946,194.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,946,194.57/8,126.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,792.30

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