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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,141.53, 12,214.13 and 2,595.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,141.53, 12,214.13 and 2,595.19 is: 3,893.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,141.53 : 12,214.13 = 2,595.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,141.53/12,214.13 = 2,595.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,141.53x = 12,214.13 × 2,595.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,141.53x = 31,697,988.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,697,988.03/8,141.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.37

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