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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,196.30, 12,295.80 and 2,651.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,196.30, 12,295.80 and 2,651.04 is: 3,977.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,196.30 : 12,295.80 = 2,651.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,196.30/12,295.80 = 2,651.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,196.30x = 12,295.80 × 2,651.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,196.30x = 32,596,657.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,596,657.63/8,196.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.00

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