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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,190.60, 12,269.70 and 4,893.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,190.60, 12,269.70 and 4,893.90 is: 7,331.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,190.60 : 12,269.70 = 4,893.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,190.60/12,269.70 = 4,893.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,190.60x = 12,269.70 × 4,893.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,190.60x = 60,046,684.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,046,684.83/8,190.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,331.17

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