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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,130.44, 12,192.96 and 3,198.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,130.44, 12,192.96 and 3,198.80 is: 4,797.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,130.44 : 12,192.96 = 3,198.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,130.44/12,192.96 = 3,198.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,130.44x = 12,192.96 × 3,198.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,130.44x = 39,002,840.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,002,840.45/8,130.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,797.14

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