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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,127.96, 12,185.88 and 3,195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,127.96, 12,185.88 and 3,195 is: 4,790.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,127.96 : 12,185.88 = 3,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,127.96/12,185.88 = 3,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,127.96x = 12,185.88 × 3,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,127.96x = 38,933,886.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,933,886.60/8,127.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,790.12

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