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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,186.86, 12,277.86 and 2,993.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,186.86, 12,277.86 and 2,993.14 is: 4,488.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,186.86 : 12,277.86 = 2,993.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,186.86/12,277.86 = 2,993.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,186.86x = 12,277.86 × 2,993.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,186.86x = 36,749,353.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,749,353.88/8,186.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,488.82

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