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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,519.20, 12,764.40 and 4,127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,519.20, 12,764.40 and 4,127.20 is: 6,183.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,519.20 : 12,764.40 = 4,127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,519.20/12,764.40 = 4,127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,519.20x = 12,764.40 × 4,127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,519.20x = 52,681,231.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,681,231.68/8,519.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,183.82

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