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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,147.52, 12,221.26 and 1,991.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,147.52, 12,221.26 and 1,991.52 is: 2,987.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,147.52 : 12,221.26 = 1,991.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,147.52/12,221.26 = 1,991.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,147.52x = 12,221.26 × 1,991.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,147.52x = 24,338,883.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,338,883.72/8,147.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,987.28

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