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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,134.48, 12,191.82 and 2,934.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,134.48, 12,191.82 and 2,934.28 is: 4,397.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,134.48 : 12,191.82 = 2,934.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,134.48/12,191.82 = 2,934.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,134.48x = 12,191.82 × 2,934.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,134.48x = 35,774,213.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,774,213.59/8,134.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,397.85

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