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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,125.63, 12,188.45 and 1,969.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,125.63, 12,188.45 and 1,969.63 is: 2,954.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,125.63 : 12,188.45 = 1,969.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,125.63/12,188.45 = 1,969.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,125.63x = 12,188.45 × 1,969.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,125.63x = 24,006,665.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,006,665.98/8,125.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,954.44

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