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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,122.56, 12,183.84 and 2,927.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,122.56, 12,183.84 and 2,927.22 is: 4,390.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,122.56 : 12,183.84 = 2,927.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,122.56/12,183.84 = 2,927.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,122.56x = 12,183.84 × 2,927.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,122.56x = 35,664,780.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,664,780.12/8,122.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.83

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