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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,190.68, 12,276.38 and 3,798.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,190.68, 12,276.38 and 3,798.88 is: 5,693.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,190.68 : 12,276.38 = 3,798.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,190.68/12,276.38 = 3,798.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,190.68x = 12,276.38 × 3,798.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,190.68x = 46,636,494.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,636,494.45/8,190.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,693.85

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