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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,163.28, 12,242.36 and 2,690

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,163.28, 12,242.36 and 2,690 is: 4,034.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,163.28 : 12,242.36 = 2,690 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,163.28/12,242.36 = 2,690/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,163.28x = 12,242.36 × 2,690
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,163.28x = 32,931,948.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,931,948.40/8,163.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,034.16

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