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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,146.47, 12,216.52 and 3,928.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,146.47, 12,216.52 and 3,928.91 is: 5,891.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,146.47 : 12,216.52 = 3,928.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,146.47/12,216.52 = 3,928.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,146.47x = 12,216.52 × 3,928.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,146.47x = 47,997,551.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,997,551.42/8,146.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,891.82

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