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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,188.40, 12,283.24 and 2,924.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,188.40, 12,283.24 and 2,924.52 is: 4,387.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,188.40 : 12,283.24 = 2,924.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,188.40/12,283.24 = 2,924.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,188.40x = 12,283.24 × 2,924.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,188.40x = 35,922,581.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,922,581.04/8,188.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.01

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