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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,192.07, 12,289.95 and 2,997.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,192.07, 12,289.95 and 2,997.94 is: 4,497.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,192.07 : 12,289.95 = 2,997.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,192.07/12,289.95 = 2,997.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,192.07x = 12,289.95 × 2,997.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,192.07x = 36,844,532.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,844,532.70/8,192.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,497.59

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