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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,188.84, 12,283.25 and 2,032.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,188.84, 12,283.25 and 2,032.84 is: 3,049.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,188.84 : 12,283.25 = 2,032.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,188.84/12,283.25 = 2,032.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,188.84x = 12,283.25 × 2,032.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,188.84x = 24,969,825.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,969,825.60/8,188.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.25

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