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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,191.68, 12,287.60 and 2,035.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,191.68, 12,287.60 and 2,035.68 is: 3,053.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,191.68 : 12,287.60 = 2,035.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,191.68/12,287.60 = 2,035.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,191.68x = 12,287.60 × 2,035.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,191.68x = 25,013,621.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,013,621.57/8,191.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.54

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