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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,124.91, 12,192.19 and 2,931.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,124.91, 12,192.19 and 2,931.19 is: 4,398.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,124.91 : 12,192.19 = 2,931.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,124.91/12,192.19 = 2,931.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,124.91x = 12,192.19 × 2,931.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,124.91x = 35,737,587.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,737,587.60/8,124.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,398.52

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