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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,197.07, 12,297.42 and 2,353.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,197.07, 12,297.42 and 2,353.23 is: 3,530.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,197.07 : 12,297.42 = 2,353.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,197.07/12,297.42 = 2,353.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,197.07x = 12,297.42 × 2,353.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,197.07x = 28,938,657.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,938,657.67/8,197.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.37

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