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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,187.40, 12,281.73 and 2,923.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,187.40, 12,281.73 and 2,923.53 is: 4,385.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,187.40 : 12,281.73 = 2,923.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,187.40/12,281.73 = 2,923.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,187.40x = 12,281.73 × 2,923.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,187.40x = 35,906,006.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,906,006.11/8,187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.52

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