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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,197.04, 12,292.86 and 4,501.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,197.04, 12,292.86 and 4,501.28 is: 6,750.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,197.04 : 12,292.86 = 4,501.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,197.04/12,292.86 = 4,501.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,197.04x = 12,292.86 × 4,501.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,197.04x = 55,333,604.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,333,604.86/8,197.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,750.44

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