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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,191.26, 12,288.06 and 2,995.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,191.26, 12,288.06 and 2,995.92 is: 4,494.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,191.26 : 12,288.06 = 2,995.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,191.26/12,288.06 = 2,995.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,191.26x = 12,288.06 × 2,995.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,191.26x = 36,814,044.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,814,044.72/8,191.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.31

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