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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,160.64, 12,242.52 and 2,613.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,160.64, 12,242.52 and 2,613.54 is: 3,920.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,160.64 : 12,242.52 = 2,613.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,160.64/12,242.52 = 2,613.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,160.64x = 12,242.52 × 2,613.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,160.64x = 31,996,315.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,996,315.72/8,160.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,920.81

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