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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,190.64, 12,275.16 and 2,991.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,190.64, 12,275.16 and 2,991.52 is: 4,483.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,190.64 : 12,275.16 = 2,991.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,190.64/12,275.16 = 2,991.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,190.64x = 12,275.16 × 2,991.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,190.64x = 36,721,386.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,721,386.64/8,190.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,483.34

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