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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,124.79, 12,187.19 and 2,930.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,124.79, 12,187.19 and 2,930.66 is: 4,396.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,124.79 : 12,187.19 = 2,930.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,124.79/12,187.19 = 2,930.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,124.79x = 12,187.19 × 2,930.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,124.79x = 35,716,526.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,716,526.06/8,124.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.00

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