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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,125.56, 12,186.25 and 3,195.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,125.56, 12,186.25 and 3,195.23 is: 4,792.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,125.56 : 12,186.25 = 3,195.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,125.56/12,186.25 = 3,195.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,125.56x = 12,186.25 × 3,195.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,125.56x = 38,937,802.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,937,802.67/8,125.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,792.01

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