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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,195.16, 12,298.44 and 3,264.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,195.16, 12,298.44 and 3,264.36 is: 4,898.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,195.16 : 12,298.44 = 3,264.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,195.16/12,298.44 = 3,264.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,195.16x = 12,298.44 × 3,264.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,195.16x = 40,146,535.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,146,535.60/8,195.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,898.81

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