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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,146.74, 12,220.14 and 1,990.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,146.74, 12,220.14 and 1,990.74 is: 2,986.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,146.74 : 12,220.14 = 1,990.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,146.74/12,220.14 = 1,990.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,146.74x = 12,220.14 × 1,990.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,146.74x = 24,327,121.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,327,121.50/8,146.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,986.12

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