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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,193.24, 12,291.48 and 3,265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,193.24, 12,291.48 and 3,265.20 is: 4,898.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,193.24 : 12,291.48 = 3,265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,193.24/12,291.48 = 3,265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,193.24x = 12,291.48 × 3,265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,193.24x = 40,134,140.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,134,140.50/8,193.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,898.45

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