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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,127.93, 12,193.59 and 4,619.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,127.93, 12,193.59 and 4,619.56 is: 6,930.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,127.93 : 12,193.59 = 4,619.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,127.93/12,193.59 = 4,619.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,127.93x = 12,193.59 × 4,619.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,127.93x = 56,329,020.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,329,020.62/8,127.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,930.31

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