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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,129.31, 12,195.69 and 2,864.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,129.31, 12,195.69 and 2,864.11 is: 4,296.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,129.31 : 12,195.69 = 2,864.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,129.31/12,195.69 = 2,864.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,129.31x = 12,195.69 × 2,864.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,129.31x = 34,929,756.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,929,756.46/8,129.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,296.77

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