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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,126.07, 12,189.11 and 2,859.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,126.07, 12,189.11 and 2,859.84 is: 4,289.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,126.07 : 12,189.11 = 2,859.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,126.07/12,189.11 = 2,859.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,126.07x = 12,189.11 × 2,859.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,126.07x = 34,858,890.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,858,890.04/8,126.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,289.76

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