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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,142.40, 12,213.69 and 2,595.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,142.40, 12,213.69 and 2,595.70 is: 3,893.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,142.40 : 12,213.69 = 2,595.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,142.40/12,213.69 = 2,595.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,142.40x = 12,213.69 × 2,595.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,142.40x = 31,703,075.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,703,075.13/8,142.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.58

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