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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,197.10, 12,295.66 and 2,354.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,197.10, 12,295.66 and 2,354.18 is: 3,531.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,197.10 : 12,295.66 = 2,354.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,197.10/12,295.66 = 2,354.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,197.10x = 12,295.66 × 2,354.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,197.10x = 28,946,196.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,946,196.86/8,197.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.27

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