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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,128.92, 12,190.98 and 3,448.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,128.92, 12,190.98 and 3,448.87 is: 5,172.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,128.92 : 12,190.98 = 3,448.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,128.92/12,190.98 = 3,448.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,128.92x = 12,190.98 × 3,448.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,128.92x = 42,045,087.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,045,087.95/8,128.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,172.28

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