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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,195.59, 12,293.43 and 3,001.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,195.59, 12,293.43 and 3,001.47 is: 4,502.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,195.59 : 12,293.43 = 3,001.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,195.59/12,293.43 = 3,001.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,195.59x = 12,293.43 × 3,001.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,195.59x = 36,898,361.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,898,361.34/8,195.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.22

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