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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,128.76, 12,196.38 and 2,935.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,128.76, 12,196.38 and 2,935.04 is: 4,403.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,128.76 : 12,196.38 = 2,935.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,128.76/12,196.38 = 2,935.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,128.76x = 12,196.38 × 2,935.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,128.76x = 35,796,863.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,796,863.16/8,128.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,403.73

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