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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,121.84, 12,180.24 and 2,927.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,121.84, 12,180.24 and 2,927.76 is: 4,390.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,121.84 : 12,180.24 = 2,927.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,121.84/12,180.24 = 2,927.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,121.84x = 12,180.24 × 2,927.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,121.84x = 35,660,819.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,660,819.46/8,121.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.73

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