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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,196.76, 12,295.15 and 3,513.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,196.76, 12,295.15 and 3,513.73 is: 5,270.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,196.76 : 12,295.15 = 3,513.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,196.76/12,295.15 = 3,513.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,196.76x = 12,295.15 × 3,513.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,196.76x = 43,201,837.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,201,837.41/8,196.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,270.60

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