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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,130.04, 12,194.40 and 2,583.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,130.04, 12,194.40 and 2,583.58 is: 3,875.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,130.04 : 12,194.40 = 2,583.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,130.04/12,194.40 = 2,583.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,130.04x = 12,194.40 × 2,583.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,130.04x = 31,505,207.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,505,207.95/8,130.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.16

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