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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,193.40, 12,287.10 and 2,648.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,193.40, 12,287.10 and 2,648.20 is: 3,971.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,193.40 : 12,287.10 = 2,648.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,193.40/12,287.10 = 2,648.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,193.40x = 12,287.10 × 2,648.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,193.40x = 32,538,698.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,538,698.22/8,193.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.33

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