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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,126.77, 12,190.16 and 2,932.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,126.77, 12,190.16 and 2,932.65 is: 4,398.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,126.77 : 12,190.16 = 2,932.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,126.77/12,190.16 = 2,932.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,126.77x = 12,190.16 × 2,932.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,126.77x = 35,749,472.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,749,472.72/8,126.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,398.98

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