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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,129.30, 12,184.44 and 3,447.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,129.30, 12,184.44 and 3,447.72 is: 5,167.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,129.30 : 12,184.44 = 3,447.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,129.30/12,184.44 = 3,447.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,129.30x = 12,184.44 × 3,447.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,129.30x = 42,008,537.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,008,537.48/8,129.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,167.55

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