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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,191.09, 12,285.37 and 2,995.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,191.09, 12,285.37 and 2,995.75 is: 4,493.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,191.09 : 12,285.37 = 2,995.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,191.09/12,285.37 = 2,995.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,191.09x = 12,285.37 × 2,995.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,191.09x = 36,803,897.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,803,897.18/8,191.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.16

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