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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,126.50, 12,190.19 and 2,580.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,126.50, 12,190.19 and 2,580.28 is: 3,870.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,126.50 : 12,190.19 = 2,580.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,126.50/12,190.19 = 2,580.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,126.50x = 12,190.19 × 2,580.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,126.50x = 31,454,103.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,454,103.45/8,126.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.56

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