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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,131.28, 12,197.34 and 2,585.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,131.28, 12,197.34 and 2,585.06 is: 3,877.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,131.28 : 12,197.34 = 2,585.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,131.28/12,197.34 = 2,585.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,131.28x = 12,197.34 × 2,585.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,131.28x = 31,530,855.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,530,855.74/8,131.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.72

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