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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,194.52, 12,284.40 and 2,999.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,194.52, 12,284.40 and 2,999.18 is: 4,496.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,194.52 : 12,284.40 = 2,999.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,194.52/12,284.40 = 2,999.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,194.52x = 12,284.40 × 2,999.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,194.52x = 36,843,126.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,843,126.79/8,194.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.07

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