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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,192.72, 12,289.08 and 2,995.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,192.72, 12,289.08 and 2,995.76 is: 4,493.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,192.72 : 12,289.08 = 2,995.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,192.72/12,289.08 = 2,995.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,192.72x = 12,289.08 × 2,995.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,192.72x = 36,815,072.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,815,072.86/8,192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.64

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