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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,123.76, 12,185.67 and 2,580.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,123.76, 12,185.67 and 2,580.99 is: 3,871.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,123.76 : 12,185.67 = 2,580.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,123.76/12,185.67 = 2,580.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,123.76x = 12,185.67 × 2,580.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,123.76x = 31,451,092.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,451,092.41/8,123.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.49

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