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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,125.66, 12,188.50 and 2,931.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,125.66, 12,188.50 and 2,931.54 is: 4,397.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,125.66 : 12,188.50 = 2,931.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,125.66/12,188.50 = 2,931.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,125.66x = 12,188.50 × 2,931.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,125.66x = 35,731,075.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,731,075.29/8,125.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,397.31

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