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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,183.29, 12,274.92 and 2,987.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,183.29, 12,274.92 and 2,987.95 is: 4,481.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,183.29 : 12,274.92 = 2,987.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,183.29/12,274.92 = 2,987.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,183.29x = 12,274.92 × 2,987.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,183.29x = 36,676,847.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,676,847.21/8,183.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,481.92

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