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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,137.44, 12,209.32 and 3,458.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,137.44, 12,209.32 and 3,458.48 is: 5,189.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,137.44 : 12,209.32 = 3,458.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,137.44/12,209.32 = 3,458.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,137.44x = 12,209.32 × 3,458.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,137.44x = 42,225,689.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,225,689.03/8,137.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,189.06

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