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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,123.80, 12,179.58 and 3,192.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,123.80, 12,179.58 and 3,192.76 is: 4,786.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,123.80 : 12,179.58 = 3,192.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,123.80/12,179.58 = 3,192.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,123.80x = 12,179.58 × 3,192.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,123.80x = 38,886,475.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,886,475.84/8,123.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,786.73

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