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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,120.41, 12,180.96 and 2,574.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,120.41, 12,180.96 and 2,574.16 is: 3,861.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,120.41 : 12,180.96 = 2,574.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,120.41/12,180.96 = 2,574.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,120.41x = 12,180.96 × 2,574.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,120.41x = 31,355,739.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,355,739.99/8,120.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.35

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