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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,127.30, 12,194.74 and 3,684.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,127.30, 12,194.74 and 3,684.18 is: 5,527.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,127.30 : 12,194.74 = 3,684.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,127.30/12,194.74 = 3,684.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,127.30x = 12,194.74 × 3,684.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,127.30x = 44,927,617.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,927,617.21/8,127.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,527.99

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