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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,195.40, 12,290.10 and 2,650.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,195.40, 12,290.10 and 2,650.20 is: 3,974.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,195.40 : 12,290.10 = 2,650.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,195.40/12,290.10 = 2,650.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,195.40x = 12,290.10 × 2,650.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,195.40x = 32,571,223.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,571,223.02/8,195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,974.33

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