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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,195.48, 12,294.04 and 2,647.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,195.48, 12,294.04 and 2,647.52 is: 3,971.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,195.48 : 12,294.04 = 2,647.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,195.48/12,294.04 = 2,647.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,195.48x = 12,294.04 × 2,647.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,195.48x = 32,548,716.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,548,716.78/8,195.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.54

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