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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,194.81, 12,292.20 and 2,038.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,194.81, 12,292.20 and 2,038.81 is: 3,058.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,194.81 : 12,292.20 = 2,038.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,194.81/12,292.20 = 2,038.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,194.81x = 12,292.20 × 2,038.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,194.81x = 25,061,460.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,061,460.28/8,194.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.21

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