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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,190.50, 12,285.44 and 2,643.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,190.50, 12,285.44 and 2,643.42 is: 3,965.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,190.50 : 12,285.44 = 2,643.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,190.50/12,285.44 = 2,643.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,190.50x = 12,285.44 × 2,643.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,190.50x = 32,475,577.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,475,577.80/8,190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,965.03

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