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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,127.16, 12,188.22 and 3,195.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,127.16, 12,188.22 and 3,195.46 is: 4,792.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,127.16 : 12,188.22 = 3,195.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,127.16/12,188.22 = 3,195.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,127.16x = 12,188.22 × 3,195.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,127.16x = 38,946,969.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,946,969.48/8,127.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,792.20

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