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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,197.22, 12,295.72 and 2,353.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,197.22, 12,295.72 and 2,353.83 is: 3,530.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,197.22 : 12,295.72 = 2,353.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,197.22/12,295.72 = 2,353.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,197.22x = 12,295.72 × 2,353.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,197.22x = 28,942,022.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,942,022.84/8,197.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.71

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