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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,126.59, 12,189.88 and 2,932.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,126.59, 12,189.88 and 2,932.46 is: 4,398.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,126.59 : 12,189.88 = 2,932.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,126.59/12,189.88 = 2,932.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,126.59x = 12,189.88 × 2,932.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,126.59x = 35,746,335.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,746,335.50/8,126.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,398.69

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