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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,129.96, 12,194.89 and 2,863.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,129.96, 12,194.89 and 2,863.75 is: 4,295.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,129.96 : 12,194.89 = 2,863.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,129.96/12,194.89 = 2,863.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,129.96x = 12,194.89 × 2,863.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,129.96x = 34,923,116.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,923,116.24/8,129.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,295.61

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