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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,123.59, 12,186.20 and 2,928.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,123.59, 12,186.20 and 2,928.25 is: 4,392.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,123.59 : 12,186.20 = 2,928.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,123.59/12,186.20 = 2,928.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,123.59x = 12,186.20 × 2,928.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,123.59x = 35,684,195.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,684,195.04/8,123.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.66

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