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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,128.44, 12,191.04 and 3,745.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,128.44, 12,191.04 and 3,745.26 is: 5,617.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,128.44 : 12,191.04 = 3,745.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,128.44/12,191.04 = 3,745.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,128.44x = 12,191.04 × 3,745.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,128.44x = 45,658,614.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,658,614.47/8,128.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,617.14

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