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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,190.93, 12,287.19 and 3,259.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,190.93, 12,287.19 and 3,259.42 is: 4,889.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,190.93 : 12,287.19 = 3,259.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,190.93/12,287.19 = 3,259.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,190.93x = 12,287.19 × 3,259.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,190.93x = 40,049,051.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,049,051.39/8,190.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,889.44

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