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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,194.72, 12,292.08 and 2,930.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,194.72, 12,292.08 and 2,930.80 is: 4,396.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,194.72 : 12,292.08 = 2,930.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,194.72/12,292.08 = 2,930.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,194.72x = 12,292.08 × 2,930.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,194.72x = 36,025,628.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,025,628.06/8,194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.20

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