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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,190.80, 12,261.90 and 4,902.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,190.80, 12,261.90 and 4,902.20 is: 7,338.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,190.80 : 12,261.90 = 4,902.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,190.80/12,261.90 = 4,902.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,190.80x = 12,261.90 × 4,902.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,190.80x = 60,110,286.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,110,286.18/8,190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,338.76

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