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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,190.92, 12,282.54 and 2,993.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,190.92, 12,282.54 and 2,993.16 is: 4,488.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,190.92 : 12,282.54 = 2,993.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,190.92/12,282.54 = 2,993.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,190.92x = 12,282.54 × 2,993.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,190.92x = 36,763,607.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,763,607.43/8,190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,488.34

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