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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,195.80, 12,294.90 and 2,648.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,195.80, 12,294.90 and 2,648.08 is: 3,972.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,195.80 : 12,294.90 = 2,648.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,195.80/12,294.90 = 2,648.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,195.80x = 12,294.90 × 2,648.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,195.80x = 32,557,878.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,557,878.79/8,195.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,972.51

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