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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,126.75, 12,190.23 and 2,580.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,126.75, 12,190.23 and 2,580.08 is: 3,870.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,126.75 : 12,190.23 = 2,580.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,126.75/12,190.23 = 2,580.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,126.75x = 12,190.23 × 2,580.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,126.75x = 31,451,707.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,451,707.67/8,126.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.14

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