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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,130.72, 12,194.80 and 2,583.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,130.72, 12,194.80 and 2,583.34 is: 3,874.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,130.72 : 12,194.80 = 2,583.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,130.72/12,194.80 = 2,583.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,130.72x = 12,194.80 × 2,583.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,130.72x = 31,503,314.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,503,314.63/8,130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.60

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