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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,130.80, 12,196.20 and 2,934.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,130.80, 12,196.20 and 2,934.80 is: 4,402.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,130.80 : 12,196.20 = 2,934.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,130.80/12,196.20 = 2,934.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,130.80x = 12,196.20 × 2,934.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,130.80x = 35,793,407.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,793,407.76/8,130.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,402.20

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