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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,109.92, 12,170.40 and 2,916.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,109.92, 12,170.40 and 2,916.32 is: 4,376.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,109.92 : 12,170.40 = 2,916.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,109.92/12,170.40 = 2,916.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,109.92x = 12,170.40 × 2,916.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,109.92x = 35,492,780.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,492,780.93/8,109.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,376.46

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