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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,190.72, 12,284.84 and 2,995.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,190.72, 12,284.84 and 2,995.36 is: 4,492.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,190.72 : 12,284.84 = 2,995.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,190.72/12,284.84 = 2,995.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,190.72x = 12,284.84 × 2,995.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,190.72x = 36,797,518.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,797,518.34/8,190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.59

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