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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,193.51, 12,290.29 and 2,037.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,193.51, 12,290.29 and 2,037.51 is: 3,056.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,193.51 : 12,290.29 = 2,037.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,193.51/12,290.29 = 2,037.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,193.51x = 12,290.29 × 2,037.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,193.51x = 25,041,583.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,041,583.68/8,193.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,056.27

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