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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,122.72, 12,174.72 and 3,189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,122.72, 12,174.72 and 3,189.64 is: 4,780.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,122.72 : 12,174.72 = 3,189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,122.72/12,174.72 = 3,189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,122.72x = 12,174.72 × 3,189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,122.72x = 38,832,973.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,832,973.90/8,122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,780.78

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