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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,191.97, 12,287.96 and 2,035.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,191.97, 12,287.96 and 2,035.97 is: 3,053.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,191.97 : 12,287.96 = 2,035.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,191.97/12,287.96 = 2,035.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,191.97x = 12,287.96 × 2,035.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,191.97x = 25,017,938.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,017,938.46/8,191.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.96

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