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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,197.24, 12,296.70 and 3,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,197.24, 12,296.70 and 3,266.20 is: 4,899.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,197.24 : 12,296.70 = 3,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,197.24/12,296.70 = 3,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,197.24x = 12,296.70 × 3,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,197.24x = 40,163,481.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,163,481.54/8,197.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.63

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