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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,131.49, 12,195.95 and 2,584.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,131.49, 12,195.95 and 2,584.10 is: 3,875.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,131.49 : 12,195.95 = 2,584.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,131.49/12,195.95 = 2,584.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,131.49x = 12,195.95 × 2,584.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,131.49x = 31,515,554.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,515,554.40/8,131.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.74

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