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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,129.50, 12,195.87 and 3,512.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,129.50, 12,195.87 and 3,512.50 is: 5,269.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,129.50 : 12,195.87 = 3,512.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,129.50/12,195.87 = 3,512.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,129.50x = 12,195.87 × 3,512.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,129.50x = 42,837,993.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,837,993.38/8,129.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,269.45

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