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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,128.44, 12,188.94 and 2,580.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,128.44, 12,188.94 and 2,580.72 is: 3,869.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,128.44 : 12,188.94 = 2,580.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,128.44/12,188.94 = 2,580.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,128.44x = 12,188.94 × 2,580.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,128.44x = 31,456,241.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,456,241.24/8,128.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.90

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