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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,124.77, 12,179.82 and 2,927

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,124.77, 12,179.82 and 2,927 is: 4,387.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,124.77 : 12,179.82 = 2,927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,124.77/12,179.82 = 2,927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,124.77x = 12,179.82 × 2,927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,124.77x = 35,650,333.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,650,333.14/8,124.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.86

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