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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,144.52, 12,216.76 and 1,988.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,144.52, 12,216.76 and 1,988.52 is: 2,982.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,144.52 : 12,216.76 = 1,988.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,144.52/12,216.76 = 1,988.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,144.52x = 12,216.76 × 1,988.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,144.52x = 24,293,271.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,293,271.60/8,144.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,982.78

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