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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,131.43, 12,198.65 and 2,586.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,131.43, 12,198.65 and 2,586.17 is: 3,879.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,131.43 : 12,198.65 = 2,586.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,131.43/12,198.65 = 2,586.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,131.43x = 12,198.65 × 2,586.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,131.43x = 31,547,708.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,547,708.75/8,131.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.73

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