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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,125.22, 12,187.83 and 1,969.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,125.22, 12,187.83 and 1,969.22 is: 2,953.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,125.22 : 12,187.83 = 1,969.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,125.22/12,187.83 = 1,969.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,125.22x = 12,187.83 × 1,969.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,125.22x = 24,000,499.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,000,499.67/8,125.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,953.83

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