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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,193.80, 12,290.72 and 3,510.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,193.80, 12,290.72 and 3,510.78 is: 5,266.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,193.80 : 12,290.72 = 3,510.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,193.80/12,290.72 = 3,510.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,193.80x = 12,290.72 × 3,510.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,193.80x = 43,149,939.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,149,939.34/8,193.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,266.17

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