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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,125.59, 12,188.38 and 2,931.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,125.59, 12,188.38 and 2,931.46 is: 4,397.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,125.59 : 12,188.38 = 2,931.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,125.59/12,188.38 = 2,931.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,125.59x = 12,188.38 × 2,931.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,125.59x = 35,729,748.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,729,748.43/8,125.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,397.19

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