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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,120.70, 12,181.08 and 2,926.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,120.70, 12,181.08 and 2,926.98 is: 4,390.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,120.70 : 12,181.08 = 2,926.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,120.70/12,181.08 = 2,926.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,120.70x = 12,181.08 × 2,926.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,120.70x = 35,653,777.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,653,777.54/8,120.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.48

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