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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,125.59, 12,188.39 and 1,969.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,125.59, 12,188.39 and 1,969.59 is: 2,954.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,125.59 : 12,188.39 = 1,969.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,125.59/12,188.39 = 1,969.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,125.59x = 12,188.39 × 1,969.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,125.59x = 24,006,181.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,006,181.69/8,125.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,954.39

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