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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,121.28, 12,187.68 and 2,927.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,121.28, 12,187.68 and 2,927.20 is: 4,392.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,121.28 : 12,187.68 = 2,927.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,121.28/12,187.68 = 2,927.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,121.28x = 12,187.68 × 2,927.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,121.28x = 35,675,776.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,675,776.90/8,121.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.88

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