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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,129.40, 12,194.10 and 7,284.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,129.40, 12,194.10 and 7,284.60 is: 10,926.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,129.40 : 12,194.10 = 7,284.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,129.40/12,194.10 = 7,284.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,129.40x = 12,194.10 × 7,284.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,129.40x = 88,829,140.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,829,140.86/8,129.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,926.90

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