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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,125.79, 12,188.67 and 1,969.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,125.79, 12,188.67 and 1,969.79 is: 2,954.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,125.79 : 12,188.67 = 1,969.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,125.79/12,188.67 = 1,969.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,125.79x = 12,188.67 × 1,969.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,125.79x = 24,009,059.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,009,059.34/8,125.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,954.68

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