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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,194.02, 12,283.65 and 2,998.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,194.02, 12,283.65 and 2,998.68 is: 4,495.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,194.02 : 12,283.65 = 2,998.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,194.02/12,283.65 = 2,998.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,194.02x = 12,283.65 × 2,998.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,194.02x = 36,834,735.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,834,735.58/8,194.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.32

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