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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,128.68, 12,194.76 and 2,582.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,128.68, 12,194.76 and 2,582.46 is: 3,874.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,128.68 : 12,194.76 = 2,582.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,128.68/12,194.76 = 2,582.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,128.68x = 12,194.76 × 2,582.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,128.68x = 31,492,479.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,492,479.91/8,128.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.24

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