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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,191.94, 12,289.73 and 2,644.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,191.94, 12,289.73 and 2,644.25 is: 3,966.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,191.94 : 12,289.73 = 2,644.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,191.94/12,289.73 = 2,644.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,191.94x = 12,289.73 × 2,644.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,191.94x = 32,497,043.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,497,043.88/8,191.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.96

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