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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,192.68, 12,289.82 and 3,261.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,192.68, 12,289.82 and 3,261.17 is: 4,892.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,192.68 : 12,289.82 = 3,261.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,192.68/12,289.82 = 3,261.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,192.68x = 12,289.82 × 3,261.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,192.68x = 40,079,114.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,079,114.53/8,192.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.07

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