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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,190.84, 12,286.26 and 2,993.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,190.84, 12,286.26 and 2,993.88 is: 4,490.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,190.84 : 12,286.26 = 2,993.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,190.84/12,286.26 = 2,993.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,190.84x = 12,286.26 × 2,993.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,190.84x = 36,783,588.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,783,588.09/8,190.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.82

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