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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,195.72, 12,295.16 and 2,650.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,195.72, 12,295.16 and 2,650.44 is: 3,976.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,195.72 : 12,295.16 = 2,650.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,195.72/12,295.16 = 2,650.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,195.72x = 12,295.16 × 2,650.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,195.72x = 32,587,583.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,587,583.87/8,195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.17

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