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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,122.10, 12,183.58 and 2,575.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,122.10, 12,183.58 and 2,575.86 is: 3,863.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,122.10 : 12,183.58 = 2,575.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,122.10/12,183.58 = 2,575.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,122.10x = 12,183.58 × 2,575.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,122.10x = 31,383,189.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,383,189.94/8,122.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.93

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