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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,193, 12,289.50 and 2,650.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,193, 12,289.50 and 2,650.98 is: 3,976.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,193 : 12,289.50 = 2,650.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,193/12,289.50 = 2,650.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,193x = 12,289.50 × 2,650.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,193x = 32,579,218.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,579,218.71/8,193
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.47

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