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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,127.20, 12,190.80 and 2,860.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,127.20, 12,190.80 and 2,860.97 is: 4,291.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,127.20 : 12,190.80 = 2,860.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,127.20/12,190.80 = 2,860.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,127.20x = 12,190.80 × 2,860.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,127.20x = 34,877,437.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,877,437.82/8,127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,291.45

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