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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,188.90, 12,283.95 and 2,644.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,188.90, 12,283.95 and 2,644.85 is: 3,967.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,188.90 : 12,283.95 = 2,644.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,188.90/12,283.95 = 2,644.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,188.90x = 12,283.95 × 2,644.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,188.90x = 32,489,245.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,489,245.79/8,188.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,967.47

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