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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,127.77, 12,191.66 and 2,933.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,127.77, 12,191.66 and 2,933.65 is: 4,400.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,127.77 : 12,191.66 = 2,933.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,127.77/12,191.66 = 2,933.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,127.77x = 12,191.66 × 2,933.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,127.77x = 35,766,063.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,766,063.36/8,127.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,400.48

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