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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,183.08, 12,276.78 and 2,989

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,183.08, 12,276.78 and 2,989 is: 4,484.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,183.08 : 12,276.78 = 2,989 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,183.08/12,276.78 = 2,989/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,183.08x = 12,276.78 × 2,989
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,183.08x = 36,695,295.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,695,295.42/8,183.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,484.29

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