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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,193.90, 12,292.56 and 2,647.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,193.90, 12,292.56 and 2,647.56 is: 3,971.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,193.90 : 12,292.56 = 2,647.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,193.90/12,292.56 = 2,647.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,193.90x = 12,292.56 × 2,647.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,193.90x = 32,545,290.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,545,290.15/8,193.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.89

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