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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,132.73, 12,197.83 and 2,585.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,132.73, 12,197.83 and 2,585.35 is: 3,877.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,132.73 : 12,197.83 = 2,585.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,132.73/12,197.83 = 2,585.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,132.73x = 12,197.83 × 2,585.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,132.73x = 31,535,659.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,535,659.79/8,132.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.62

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