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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,193.23, 12,289.86 and 2,037.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,193.23, 12,289.86 and 2,037.23 is: 3,055.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,193.23 : 12,289.86 = 2,037.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,193.23/12,289.86 = 2,037.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,193.23x = 12,289.86 × 2,037.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,193.23x = 25,037,325.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,037,325.26/8,193.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.85

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