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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,129.61, 12,194.84 and 2,583.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,129.61, 12,194.84 and 2,583.39 is: 3,875.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,129.61 : 12,194.84 = 2,583.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,129.61/12,194.84 = 2,583.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,129.61x = 12,194.84 × 2,583.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,129.61x = 31,504,027.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,504,027.71/8,129.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.22

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