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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,194.26, 12,295.08 and 4,447.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,194.26, 12,295.08 and 4,447.20 is: 6,672.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,194.26 : 12,295.08 = 4,447.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,194.26/12,295.08 = 4,447.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,194.26x = 12,295.08 × 4,447.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,194.26x = 54,678,679.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,678,679.78/8,194.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,672.80

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