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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,190.94, 12,283.37 and 5,572.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,190.94, 12,283.37 and 5,572.68 is: 8,356.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,190.94 : 12,283.37 = 5,572.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,190.94/12,283.37 = 5,572.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,190.94x = 12,283.37 × 5,572.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,190.94x = 68,451,290.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,451,290.33/8,190.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,356.95

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