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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,129.69, 12,196.23 and 4,621.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,129.69, 12,196.23 and 4,621.31 is: 6,932.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,129.69 : 12,196.23 = 4,621.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,129.69/12,196.23 = 4,621.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,129.69x = 12,196.23 × 4,621.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,129.69x = 56,362,475.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,362,475.57/8,129.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,932.92

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