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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,194.43, 12,291.66 and 3,511.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,194.43, 12,291.66 and 3,511.41 is: 5,267.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,194.43 : 12,291.66 = 3,511.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,194.43/12,291.66 = 3,511.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,194.43x = 12,291.66 × 3,511.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,194.43x = 43,161,011.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,161,011.75/8,194.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,267.11

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