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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,127.76, 12,194.88 and 2,934.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,127.76, 12,194.88 and 2,934.04 is: 4,402.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,127.76 : 12,194.88 = 2,934.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,127.76/12,194.88 = 2,934.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,127.76x = 12,194.88 × 2,934.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,127.76x = 35,780,265.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,780,265.72/8,127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,402.23

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