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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,160.54, 12,240.60 and 2,613.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,160.54, 12,240.60 and 2,613.66 is: 3,920.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,160.54 : 12,240.60 = 2,613.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,160.54/12,240.60 = 2,613.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,160.54x = 12,240.60 × 2,613.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,160.54x = 31,992,766.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,992,766.60/8,160.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,920.42

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