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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,194.06, 12,292.31 and 2,999.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,194.06, 12,292.31 and 2,999.53 is: 4,499.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,194.06 : 12,292.31 = 2,999.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,194.06/12,292.31 = 2,999.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,194.06x = 12,292.31 × 2,999.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,194.06x = 36,871,158.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,871,158.61/8,194.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.74

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