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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,190.32, 12,280.56 and 3,260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,190.32, 12,280.56 and 3,260.72 is: 4,889.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,190.32 : 12,280.56 = 3,260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,190.32/12,280.56 = 3,260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,190.32x = 12,280.56 × 3,260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,190.32x = 40,043,467.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,043,467.60/8,190.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,889.12

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