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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,119.93, 12,181.72 and 2,572.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,119.93, 12,181.72 and 2,572.85 is: 3,859.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,119.93 : 12,181.72 = 2,572.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,119.93/12,181.72 = 2,572.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,119.93x = 12,181.72 × 2,572.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,119.93x = 31,341,738.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,341,738.30/8,119.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,859.85

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