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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,196.32, 12,264.24 and 4,911.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,196.32, 12,264.24 and 4,911.68 is: 7,349.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,196.32 : 12,264.24 = 4,911.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,196.32/12,264.24 = 4,911.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,196.32x = 12,264.24 × 4,911.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,196.32x = 60,238,022.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,238,022.32/8,196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,349.40

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