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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,124.91, 12,186.82 and 3,195.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,124.91, 12,186.82 and 3,195.39 is: 4,792.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,124.91 : 12,186.82 = 3,195.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,124.91/12,186.82 = 3,195.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,124.91x = 12,186.82 × 3,195.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,124.91x = 38,941,642.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,941,642.76/8,124.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,792.87

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