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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,191.84, 12,287.76 and 2,994.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,191.84, 12,287.76 and 2,994.88 is: 4,492.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,191.84 : 12,287.76 = 2,994.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,191.84/12,287.76 = 2,994.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,191.84x = 12,287.76 × 2,994.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,191.84x = 36,800,366.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,800,366.67/8,191.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.32

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