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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,128.78, 12,192.90 and 3,445.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,128.78, 12,192.90 and 3,445.78 is: 5,168.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,128.78 : 12,192.90 = 3,445.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,128.78/12,192.90 = 3,445.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,128.78x = 12,192.90 × 3,445.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,128.78x = 42,014,036.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,014,036.88/8,128.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,168.55

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