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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,197.07, 12,295.28 and 2,353.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,197.07, 12,295.28 and 2,353.68 is: 3,530.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,197.07 : 12,295.28 = 2,353.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,197.07/12,295.28 = 2,353.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,197.07x = 12,295.28 × 2,353.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,197.07x = 28,939,154.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,939,154.63/8,197.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.43

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