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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,194.02, 12,288.36 and 2,646.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,194.02, 12,288.36 and 2,646.06 is: 3,968.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,194.02 : 12,288.36 = 2,646.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,194.02/12,288.36 = 2,646.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,194.02x = 12,288.36 × 2,646.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,194.02x = 32,515,737.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,515,737.86/8,194.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,968.23

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