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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,196.60, 12,293.96 and 2,273.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,196.60, 12,293.96 and 2,273.93 is: 3,410.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,196.60 : 12,293.96 = 2,273.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,196.60/12,293.96 = 2,273.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,196.60x = 12,293.96 × 2,273.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,196.60x = 27,955,531.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,955,531.62/8,196.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.63

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