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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,194.68, 12,289.32 and 4,501.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,194.68, 12,289.32 and 4,501.08 is: 6,750.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,194.68 : 12,289.32 = 4,501.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,194.68/12,289.32 = 4,501.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,194.68x = 12,289.32 × 4,501.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,194.68x = 55,315,212.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,315,212.47/8,194.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,750.14

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