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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,187.05, 12,276.21 and 2,921.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,187.05, 12,276.21 and 2,921.24 is: 4,380.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,187.05 : 12,276.21 = 2,921.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,187.05/12,276.21 = 2,921.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,187.05x = 12,276.21 × 2,921.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,187.05x = 35,861,755.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,861,755.70/8,187.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,380.30

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