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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,124.54, 12,186.81 and 2,930.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,124.54, 12,186.81 and 2,930.42 is: 4,395.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,124.54 : 12,186.81 = 2,930.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,124.54/12,186.81 = 2,930.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,124.54x = 12,186.81 × 2,930.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,124.54x = 35,712,410.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,712,410.83/8,124.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,395.62

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