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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,291.60, 12,440.64 and 3,097.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,291.60, 12,440.64 and 3,097.88 is: 4,648.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,291.60 : 12,440.64 = 3,097.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,291.60/12,440.64 = 3,097.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,291.60x = 12,440.64 × 3,097.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,291.60x = 38,539,609.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,539,609.84/8,291.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,648.03

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