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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,195.20, 12,285.60 and 2,927.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,195.20, 12,285.60 and 2,927.68 is: 4,388.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,195.20 : 12,285.60 = 2,927.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,195.20/12,285.60 = 2,927.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,195.20x = 12,285.60 × 2,927.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,195.20x = 35,968,305.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,968,305.41/8,195.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.95

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