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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,196.24, 12,291.52 and 3,197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,196.24, 12,291.52 and 3,197.44 is: 4,795.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,196.24 : 12,291.52 = 3,197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,196.24/12,291.52 = 3,197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,196.24x = 12,291.52 × 3,197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,196.24x = 39,301,397.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,301,397.71/8,196.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,795.05

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