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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,128.49, 12,189.67 and 3,195.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,128.49, 12,189.67 and 3,195.43 is: 4,791.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,128.49 : 12,189.67 = 3,195.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,128.49/12,189.67 = 3,195.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,128.49x = 12,189.67 × 3,195.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,128.49x = 38,951,198.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,951,198.75/8,128.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,791.94

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