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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,528.04, 12,791.46 and 3,190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,528.04, 12,791.46 and 3,190.20 is: 4,785.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,528.04 : 12,791.46 = 3,190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,528.04/12,791.46 = 3,190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,528.04x = 12,791.46 × 3,190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,528.04x = 40,807,330.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,807,330.86/8,528.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,785.08

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