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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,113.52, 12,165.93 and 2,490.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,113.52, 12,165.93 and 2,490.20 is: 3,733.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,113.52 : 12,165.93 = 2,490.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,113.52/12,165.93 = 2,490.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,113.52x = 12,165.93 × 2,490.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,113.52x = 30,295,538.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,295,538.06/8,113.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.96

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