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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,119.44, 12,180.84 and 2,925.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,119.44, 12,180.84 and 2,925.36 is: 4,388.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,119.44 : 12,180.84 = 2,925.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,119.44/12,180.84 = 2,925.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,119.44x = 12,180.84 × 2,925.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,119.44x = 35,633,342.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,633,342.10/8,119.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.65

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