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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,126.85, 12,194.76 and 3,966.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,126.85, 12,194.76 and 3,966.89 is: 5,952.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,126.85 : 12,194.76 = 3,966.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,126.85/12,194.76 = 3,966.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,126.85x = 12,194.76 × 3,966.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,126.85x = 48,375,271.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,375,271.13/8,126.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,952.53

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