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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,194.17, 12,281.64 and 3,802.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,194.17, 12,281.64 and 3,802.38 is: 5,699.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,194.17 : 12,281.64 = 3,802.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,194.17/12,281.64 = 3,802.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,194.17x = 12,281.64 × 3,802.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,194.17x = 46,699,462.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,699,462.30/8,194.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,699.11

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