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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,197.02, 12,295.53 and 2,354.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,197.02, 12,295.53 and 2,354.09 is: 3,531.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,197.02 : 12,295.53 = 2,354.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,197.02/12,295.53 = 2,354.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,197.02x = 12,295.53 × 2,354.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,197.02x = 28,944,722.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,944,722.74/8,197.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.13

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