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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,127.67, 12,189.10 and 3,447.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,127.67, 12,189.10 and 3,447.62 is: 5,170.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,127.67 : 12,189.10 = 3,447.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,127.67/12,189.10 = 3,447.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,127.67x = 12,189.10 × 3,447.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,127.67x = 42,023,384.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,023,384.94/8,127.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,170.41

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