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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,191.93, 12,288.69 and 3,260.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,191.93, 12,288.69 and 3,260.42 is: 4,890.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,191.93 : 12,288.69 = 3,260.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,191.93/12,288.69 = 3,260.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,191.93x = 12,288.69 × 3,260.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,191.93x = 40,066,290.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,066,290.65/8,191.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,890.95

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