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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,124.71, 12,187.51 and 2,578.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,124.71, 12,187.51 and 2,578.50 is: 3,867.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,124.71 : 12,187.51 = 2,578.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,124.71/12,187.51 = 2,578.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,124.71x = 12,187.51 × 2,578.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,124.71x = 31,425,488.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,425,488.09/8,124.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.89

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