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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,194.38, 12,291.58 and 3,511.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,194.38, 12,291.58 and 3,511.35 is: 5,267.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,194.38 : 12,291.58 = 3,511.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,194.38/12,291.58 = 3,511.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,194.38x = 12,291.58 × 3,511.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,194.38x = 43,160,088.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,160,088.27/8,194.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,267.03

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