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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,125.92, 12,175.92 and 4,665.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,125.92, 12,175.92 and 4,665.60 is: 6,990.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,125.92 : 12,175.92 = 4,665.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,125.92/12,175.92 = 4,665.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,125.92x = 12,175.92 × 4,665.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,125.92x = 56,807,972.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,807,972.35/8,125.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,990.96

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