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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,126.47, 12,190.14 and 2,580.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,126.47, 12,190.14 and 2,580.25 is: 3,870.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,126.47 : 12,190.14 = 2,580.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,126.47/12,190.14 = 2,580.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,126.47x = 12,190.14 × 2,580.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,126.47x = 31,453,608.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,453,608.74/8,126.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.51

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