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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,193.03, 12,291.57 and 2,929.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,193.03, 12,291.57 and 2,929.05 is: 4,394.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,193.03 : 12,291.57 = 2,929.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,193.03/12,291.57 = 2,929.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,193.03x = 12,291.57 × 2,929.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,193.03x = 36,002,623.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,002,623.11/8,193.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,394.30

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