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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,194.39, 12,288.96 and 2,646.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,194.39, 12,288.96 and 2,646.55 is: 3,968.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,194.39 : 12,288.96 = 2,646.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,194.39/12,288.96 = 2,646.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,194.39x = 12,288.96 × 2,646.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,194.39x = 32,523,347.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,523,347.09/8,194.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,968.98

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