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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,195.92, 12,295.24 and 2,650.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,195.92, 12,295.24 and 2,650.66 is: 3,976.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,195.92 : 12,295.24 = 2,650.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,195.92/12,295.24 = 2,650.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,195.92x = 12,295.24 × 2,650.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,195.92x = 32,590,500.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,590,500.86/8,195.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.43

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