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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,160.07, 12,241.28 and 3,096.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,160.07, 12,241.28 and 3,096.13 is: 4,644.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,160.07 : 12,241.28 = 3,096.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,160.07/12,241.28 = 3,096.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,160.07x = 12,241.28 × 3,096.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,160.07x = 37,900,594.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,900,594.25/8,160.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,644.64

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