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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,190.67, 12,287.85 and 2,996.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,190.67, 12,287.85 and 2,996.50 is: 4,495.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,190.67 : 12,287.85 = 2,996.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,190.67/12,287.85 = 2,996.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,190.67x = 12,287.85 × 2,996.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,190.67x = 36,820,542.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,820,542.53/8,190.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.42

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