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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,194.67, 12,295.61 and 4,298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,194.67, 12,295.61 and 4,298.16 is: 6,449.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,194.67 : 12,295.61 = 4,298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,194.67/12,295.61 = 4,298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,194.67x = 12,295.61 × 4,298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,194.67x = 52,848,477.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,848,477.59/8,194.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,449.13

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