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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,191.80, 12,287.88 and 2,035.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,191.80, 12,287.88 and 2,035.80 is: 3,053.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,191.80 : 12,287.88 = 2,035.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,191.80/12,287.88 = 2,035.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,191.80x = 12,287.88 × 2,035.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,191.80x = 25,015,666.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,015,666.10/8,191.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.74

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