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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,128.45, 12,193.84 and 2,506.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,128.45, 12,193.84 and 2,506.60 is: 3,760.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,128.45 : 12,193.84 = 2,506.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,128.45/12,193.84 = 2,506.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,128.45x = 12,193.84 × 2,506.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,128.45x = 30,565,014.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,565,014.01/8,128.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.25

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