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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,113.96, 12,170.94 and 2,919.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,113.96, 12,170.94 and 2,919.70 is: 4,379.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,113.96 : 12,170.94 = 2,919.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,113.96/12,170.94 = 2,919.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,113.96x = 12,170.94 × 2,919.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,113.96x = 35,535,493.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,535,493.52/8,113.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,379.55

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