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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,127.00, 12,190.48 and 3,062.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,127.00, 12,190.48 and 3,062.14 is: 4,593.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,127.00 : 12,190.48 = 3,062.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,127.00/12,190.48 = 3,062.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,127.00x = 12,190.48 × 3,062.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,127.00x = 37,328,975.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,328,975.49/8,127.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.21

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