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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,127.13, 12,190.09 and 2,933.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,127.13, 12,190.09 and 2,933.01 is: 4,399.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,127.13 : 12,190.09 = 2,933.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,127.13/12,190.09 = 2,933.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,127.13x = 12,190.09 × 2,933.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,127.13x = 35,753,625.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,753,625.40/8,127.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.29

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