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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,128.17, 12,189.84 and 3,448.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,128.17, 12,189.84 and 3,448.13 is: 5,171.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,128.17 : 12,189.84 = 3,448.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,128.17/12,189.84 = 3,448.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,128.17x = 12,189.84 × 3,448.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,128.17x = 42,032,092.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,032,092.05/8,128.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,171.16

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