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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,187.40, 12,285.90 and 2,993.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,187.40, 12,285.90 and 2,993.80 is: 4,492.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,187.40 : 12,285.90 = 2,993.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,187.40/12,285.90 = 2,993.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,187.40x = 12,285.90 × 2,993.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,187.40x = 36,781,527.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,781,527.42/8,187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.46

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