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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,197.29, 12,295.92 and 2,353.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,197.29, 12,295.92 and 2,353.89 is: 3,530.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,197.29 : 12,295.92 = 2,353.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,197.29/12,295.92 = 2,353.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,197.29x = 12,295.92 × 2,353.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,197.29x = 28,943,243.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,943,243.13/8,197.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.83

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