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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,511.19, 12,773.70 and 4,128.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,511.19, 12,773.70 and 4,128.64 is: 6,196.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,511.19 : 12,773.70 = 4,128.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,511.19/12,773.70 = 4,128.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,511.19x = 12,773.70 × 4,128.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,511.19x = 52,737,976.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,737,976.83/8,511.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,196.31

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