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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,126.72, 12,190.08 and 2,933

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,126.72, 12,190.08 and 2,933 is: 4,399.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,126.72 : 12,190.08 = 2,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,126.72/12,190.08 = 2,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,126.72x = 12,190.08 × 2,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,126.72x = 35,753,504.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,753,504.64/8,126.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.50

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