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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,130.73, 12,194.83 and 2,583.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,130.73, 12,194.83 and 2,583.35 is: 3,874.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,130.73 : 12,194.83 = 2,583.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,130.73/12,194.83 = 2,583.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,130.73x = 12,194.83 × 2,583.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,130.73x = 31,503,514.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,503,514.08/8,130.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.62

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