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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,085.15, 12,131.91 and 4,189.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,085.15, 12,131.91 and 4,189.59 is: 6,286.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,085.15 : 12,131.91 = 4,189.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,085.15/12,131.91 = 4,189.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,085.15x = 12,131.91 × 4,189.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,085.15x = 50,827,728.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,827,728.82/8,085.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,286.55

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