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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,124.40, 12,186.60 and 2,930.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,124.40, 12,186.60 and 2,930.27 is: 4,395.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,124.40 : 12,186.60 = 2,930.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,124.40/12,186.60 = 2,930.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,124.40x = 12,186.60 × 2,930.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,124.40x = 35,710,058.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,710,058.85/8,124.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,395.41

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