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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,194.26, 12,291.40 and 3,511.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,194.26, 12,291.40 and 3,511.24 is: 5,266.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,194.26 : 12,291.40 = 3,511.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,194.26/12,291.40 = 3,511.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,194.26x = 12,291.40 × 3,511.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,194.26x = 43,158,002.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,158,002.66/8,194.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,266.86

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