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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,346.20, 12,519.39 and 2,190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,346.20, 12,519.39 and 2,190.20 is: 3,285.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,346.20 : 12,519.39 = 2,190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,346.20/12,519.39 = 2,190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,346.20x = 12,519.39 × 2,190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,346.20x = 27,419,905.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,419,905.38/8,346.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.32

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