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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,119.81, 12,179.58 and 2,573.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,119.81, 12,179.58 and 2,573.14 is: 3,859.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,119.81 : 12,179.58 = 2,573.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,119.81/12,179.58 = 2,573.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,119.81x = 12,179.58 × 2,573.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,119.81x = 31,339,785.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,339,785.09/8,119.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,859.67

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