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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,194.31, 12,291.47 and 3,511.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,194.31, 12,291.47 and 3,511.28 is: 5,266.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,194.31 : 12,291.47 = 3,511.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,194.31/12,291.47 = 3,511.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,194.31x = 12,291.47 × 3,511.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,194.31x = 43,158,713.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,158,713.77/8,194.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,266.92

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