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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,186.92, 12,276.54 and 2,989.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,186.92, 12,276.54 and 2,989.16 is: 4,482.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,186.92 : 12,276.54 = 2,989.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,186.92/12,276.54 = 2,989.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,186.92x = 12,276.54 × 2,989.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,186.92x = 36,696,542.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,696,542.31/8,186.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,482.34

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