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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,129.46, 12,195.02 and 2,934.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,129.46, 12,195.02 and 2,934.12 is: 4,401.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,129.46 : 12,195.02 = 2,934.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,129.46/12,195.02 = 2,934.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,129.46x = 12,195.02 × 2,934.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,129.46x = 35,781,652.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,781,652.08/8,129.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,401.48

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