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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,192.82, 12,289.27 and 2,036.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,192.82, 12,289.27 and 2,036.82 is: 3,055.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,192.82 : 12,289.27 = 2,036.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,192.82/12,289.27 = 2,036.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,192.82x = 12,289.27 × 2,036.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,192.82x = 25,030,959.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,030,959.29/8,192.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.23

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