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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,190.29, 12,284.53 and 2,924.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,190.29, 12,284.53 and 2,924.17 is: 4,385.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,190.29 : 12,284.53 = 2,924.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,190.29/12,284.53 = 2,924.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,190.29x = 12,284.53 × 2,924.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,190.29x = 35,922,016.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,922,016.07/8,190.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.93

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