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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,197.08, 12,295.70 and 2,353.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,197.08, 12,295.70 and 2,353.69 is: 3,530.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,197.08 : 12,295.70 = 2,353.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,197.08/12,295.70 = 2,353.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,197.08x = 12,295.70 × 2,353.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,197.08x = 28,940,254.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,940,254.36/8,197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.56

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