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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,130.42, 12,195.62 and 2,936.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,130.42, 12,195.62 and 2,936.30 is: 4,404.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,130.42 : 12,195.62 = 2,936.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,130.42/12,195.62 = 2,936.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,130.42x = 12,195.62 × 2,936.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,130.42x = 35,809,999.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,809,999.01/8,130.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,404.45

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