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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,196.39, 12,294.77 and 3,268.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,196.39, 12,294.77 and 3,268.35 is: 4,902.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,196.39 : 12,294.77 = 3,268.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,196.39/12,294.77 = 3,268.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,196.39x = 12,294.77 × 3,268.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,196.39x = 40,183,595.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,183,595.19/8,196.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.60

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