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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,114.04, 12,172.32 and 2,921.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,114.04, 12,172.32 and 2,921.13 is: 4,382.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,114.04 : 12,172.32 = 2,921.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,114.04/12,172.32 = 2,921.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,114.04x = 12,172.32 × 2,921.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,114.04x = 35,556,929.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,556,929.12/8,114.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.15

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