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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,186.57, 12,272.91 and 2,919.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,186.57, 12,272.91 and 2,919.99 is: 4,377.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,186.57 : 12,272.91 = 2,919.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,186.57/12,272.91 = 2,919.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,186.57x = 12,272.91 × 2,919.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,186.57x = 35,836,774.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,836,774.47/8,186.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,377.51

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