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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,196.70, 12,295.02 and 3,513.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,196.70, 12,295.02 and 3,513.67 is: 5,270.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,196.70 : 12,295.02 = 3,513.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,196.70/12,295.02 = 3,513.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,196.70x = 12,295.02 × 3,513.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,196.70x = 43,200,651.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,200,651.71/8,196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,270.49

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