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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,122.88, 12,190.73 and 4,173.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,122.88, 12,190.73 and 4,173.98 is: 6,264.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,122.88 : 12,190.73 = 4,173.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,122.88/12,190.73 = 4,173.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,122.88x = 12,190.73 × 4,173.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,122.88x = 50,883,863.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,883,863.21/8,122.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,264.26

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