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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,130.06, 12,196.81 and 2,864.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,130.06, 12,196.81 and 2,864.86 is: 4,297.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,130.06 : 12,196.81 = 2,864.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,130.06/12,196.81 = 2,864.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,130.06x = 12,196.81 × 2,864.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,130.06x = 34,942,126.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,942,126.19/8,130.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,297.89

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