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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,195.40, 12,293.10 and 4,906.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,195.40, 12,293.10 and 4,906.80 is: 7,360.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,195.40 : 12,293.10 = 4,906.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,195.40/12,293.10 = 4,906.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,195.40x = 12,293.10 × 4,906.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,195.40x = 60,319,783.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,319,783.08/8,195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,360.20

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