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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,126.96, 12,189.35 and 3,195.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,126.96, 12,189.35 and 3,195.27 is: 4,792.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,126.96 : 12,189.35 = 3,195.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,126.96/12,189.35 = 3,195.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,126.96x = 12,189.35 × 3,195.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,126.96x = 38,948,272.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,948,272.36/8,126.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,792.48

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