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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,191.75, 12,287.71 and 2,035.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,191.75, 12,287.71 and 2,035.75 is: 3,053.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,191.75 : 12,287.71 = 2,035.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,191.75/12,287.71 = 2,035.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,191.75x = 12,287.71 × 2,035.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,191.75x = 25,014,705.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,014,705.63/8,191.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.65

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