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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,125.72, 12,188.54 and 1,969.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,125.72, 12,188.54 and 1,969.72 is: 2,954.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,125.72 : 12,188.54 = 1,969.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,125.72/12,188.54 = 1,969.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,125.72x = 12,188.54 × 1,969.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,125.72x = 24,008,011.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,008,011.01/8,125.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,954.57

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