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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,196.08, 12,299 and 3,002.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,196.08, 12,299 and 3,002.32 is: 4,505.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,196.08 : 12,299 = 3,002.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,196.08/12,299 = 3,002.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,196.08x = 12,299 × 3,002.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,196.08x = 36,925,533.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,925,533.68/8,196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.27

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