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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,128.16, 12,189.72 and 2,933.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,128.16, 12,189.72 and 2,933.36 is: 4,399.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,128.16 : 12,189.72 = 2,933.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,128.16/12,189.72 = 2,933.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,128.16x = 12,189.72 × 2,933.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,128.16x = 35,756,837.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,756,837.06/8,128.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.13

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