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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,147.76, 12,221.74 and 1,991.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,147.76, 12,221.74 and 1,991.76 is: 2,987.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,147.76 : 12,221.74 = 1,991.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,147.76/12,221.74 = 1,991.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,147.76x = 12,221.74 × 1,991.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,147.76x = 24,342,772.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,342,772.86/8,147.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,987.66

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