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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,128.41, 12,190.10 and 2,933.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,128.41, 12,190.10 and 2,933.61 is: 4,399.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,128.41 : 12,190.10 = 2,933.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,128.41/12,190.10 = 2,933.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,128.41x = 12,190.10 × 2,933.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,128.41x = 35,760,984.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,760,984.59/8,128.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.51

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