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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,124.76, 12,188.96 and 2,930.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,124.76, 12,188.96 and 2,930.64 is: 4,396.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,124.76 : 12,188.96 = 2,930.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,124.76/12,188.96 = 2,930.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,124.76x = 12,188.96 × 2,930.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,124.76x = 35,721,453.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,721,453.73/8,124.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.62

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