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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,122.60, 12,179.58 and 2,573.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,122.60, 12,179.58 and 2,573.56 is: 3,858.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,122.60 : 12,179.58 = 2,573.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,122.60/12,179.58 = 2,573.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,122.60x = 12,179.58 × 2,573.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,122.60x = 31,344,879.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,344,879.90/8,122.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.97

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