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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,195.40, 12,297.42 and 4,735.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,195.40, 12,297.42 and 4,735.08 is: 7,105.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,195.40 : 12,297.42 = 4,735.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,195.40/12,297.42 = 4,735.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,195.40x = 12,297.42 × 4,735.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,195.40x = 58,229,267.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,229,267.49/8,195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,105.12

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