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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,195.24, 12,292.88 and 3,512.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,195.24, 12,292.88 and 3,512.22 is: 5,268.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,195.24 : 12,292.88 = 3,512.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,195.24/12,292.88 = 3,512.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,195.24x = 12,292.88 × 3,512.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,195.24x = 43,175,298.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,175,298.99/8,195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,268.34

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