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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,126.19, 12,190.64 and 2,577.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,126.19, 12,190.64 and 2,577.96 is: 3,867.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,126.19 : 12,190.64 = 2,577.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,126.19/12,190.64 = 2,577.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,126.19x = 12,190.64 × 2,577.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,126.19x = 31,426,969.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,426,969.40/8,126.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.37

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