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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,195.34, 12,293.01 and 3,001.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,195.34, 12,293.01 and 3,001.62 is: 4,502.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,195.34 : 12,293.01 = 3,001.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,195.34/12,293.01 = 3,001.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,195.34x = 12,293.01 × 3,001.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,195.34x = 36,898,944.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,898,944.68/8,195.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.43

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