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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,120.06, 12,180.43 and 2,573.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,120.06, 12,180.43 and 2,573.28 is: 3,860.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,120.06 : 12,180.43 = 2,573.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,120.06/12,180.43 = 2,573.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,120.06x = 12,180.43 × 2,573.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,120.06x = 31,343,687.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,343,687.36/8,120.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.03

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