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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,191.92, 12,274.38 and 3,808.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,191.92, 12,274.38 and 3,808.20 is: 5,706.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,191.92 : 12,274.38 = 3,808.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,191.92/12,274.38 = 3,808.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,191.92x = 12,274.38 × 3,808.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,191.92x = 46,743,293.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,743,293.92/8,191.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,706.02

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