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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,127.71, 12,192.19 and 2,581.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,127.71, 12,192.19 and 2,581.37 is: 3,872.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,127.71 : 12,192.19 = 2,581.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,127.71/12,192.19 = 2,581.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,127.71x = 12,192.19 × 2,581.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,127.71x = 31,472,486.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,472,486.09/8,127.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.25

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