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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,122.39, 12,175.18 and 3,123.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,122.39, 12,175.18 and 3,123.40 is: 4,681.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,122.39 : 12,175.18 = 3,123.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,122.39/12,175.18 = 3,123.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,122.39x = 12,175.18 × 3,123.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,122.39x = 38,027,957.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,027,957.21/8,122.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,681.87

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