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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,127.27, 12,191.33 and 2,581.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,127.27, 12,191.33 and 2,581.05 is: 3,871.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,127.27 : 12,191.33 = 2,581.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,127.27/12,191.33 = 2,581.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,127.27x = 12,191.33 × 2,581.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,127.27x = 31,466,419.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,466,419.39/8,127.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.71

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