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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,129.97, 12,196.78 and 2,935.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,129.97, 12,196.78 and 2,935.85 is: 4,404.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,129.97 : 12,196.78 = 2,935.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,129.97/12,196.78 = 2,935.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,129.97x = 12,196.78 × 2,935.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,129.97x = 35,807,848.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,807,848.24/8,129.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,404.43

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