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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,189.65, 12,285.08 and 2,645.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,189.65, 12,285.08 and 2,645.60 is: 3,968.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,189.65 : 12,285.08 = 2,645.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,189.65/12,285.08 = 2,645.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,189.65x = 12,285.08 × 2,645.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,189.65x = 32,501,444.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,501,444.97/8,189.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,968.60

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