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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,127.42, 12,191.12 and 2,933.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,127.42, 12,191.12 and 2,933.30 is: 4,399.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,127.42 : 12,191.12 = 2,933.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,127.42/12,191.12 = 2,933.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,127.42x = 12,191.12 × 2,933.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,127.42x = 35,760,212.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,760,212.30/8,127.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.95

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