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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,196.03, 12,289.80 and 2,929.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,196.03, 12,289.80 and 2,929.02 is: 4,392.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,196.03 : 12,289.80 = 2,929.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,196.03/12,289.80 = 2,929.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,196.03x = 12,289.80 × 2,929.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,196.03x = 35,997,070.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,997,070.00/8,196.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.01

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