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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,126.24, 12,189.42 and 2,579.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,126.24, 12,189.42 and 2,579.60 is: 3,869.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,126.24 : 12,189.42 = 2,579.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,126.24/12,189.42 = 2,579.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,126.24x = 12,189.42 × 2,579.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,126.24x = 31,443,827.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,443,827.83/8,126.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.42

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