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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,191.07, 12,283.57 and 2,924.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,191.07, 12,283.57 and 2,924.66 is: 4,385.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,191.07 : 12,283.57 = 2,924.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,191.07/12,283.57 = 2,924.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,191.07x = 12,283.57 × 2,924.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,191.07x = 35,925,251.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,925,251.21/8,191.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.91

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