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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,193.94, 12,290.94 and 2,999.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,193.94, 12,290.94 and 2,999.81 is: 4,499.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,193.94 : 12,290.94 = 2,999.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,193.94/12,290.94 = 2,999.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,193.94x = 12,290.94 × 2,999.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,193.94x = 36,870,515.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,870,515.45/8,193.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.73

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