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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,122.02, 12,183.12 and 2,927.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,122.02, 12,183.12 and 2,927.94 is: 4,391.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,122.02 : 12,183.12 = 2,927.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,122.02/12,183.12 = 2,927.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,122.02x = 12,183.12 × 2,927.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,122.02x = 35,671,444.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,671,444.37/8,122.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.94

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