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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,197.04, 12,295.58 and 3,514.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,197.04, 12,295.58 and 3,514.03 is: 5,271.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,197.04 : 12,295.58 = 3,514.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,197.04/12,295.58 = 3,514.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,197.04x = 12,295.58 × 3,514.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,197.04x = 43,206,988.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,206,988.68/8,197.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,271.05

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