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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,136.01, 12,203.37 and 2,589.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,136.01, 12,203.37 and 2,589.13 is: 3,883.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,136.01 : 12,203.37 = 2,589.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,136.01/12,203.37 = 2,589.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,136.01x = 12,203.37 × 2,589.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,136.01x = 31,596,111.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,596,111.37/8,136.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.49

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