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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,129.04, 12,192.90 and 2,582.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,129.04, 12,192.90 and 2,582.58 is: 3,873.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,129.04 : 12,192.90 = 2,582.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,129.04/12,192.90 = 2,582.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,129.04x = 12,192.90 × 2,582.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,129.04x = 31,489,139.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,489,139.68/8,129.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.66

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