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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,511.93, 12,774.84 and 4,129.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,511.93, 12,774.84 and 4,129.38 is: 6,197.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,511.93 : 12,774.84 = 4,129.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,511.93/12,774.84 = 4,129.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,511.93x = 12,774.84 × 4,129.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,511.93x = 52,752,168.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,752,168.80/8,511.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,197.44

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