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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,195.51, 12,293.27 and 3,512.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,195.51, 12,293.27 and 3,512.48 is: 5,268.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,195.51 : 12,293.27 = 3,512.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,195.51/12,293.27 = 3,512.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,195.51x = 12,293.27 × 3,512.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,195.51x = 43,179,858.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,179,858.42/8,195.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,268.72

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