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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,197.31, 12,295.97 and 3,514.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,197.31, 12,295.97 and 3,514.28 is: 5,271.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,197.31 : 12,295.97 = 3,514.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,197.31/12,295.97 = 3,514.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,197.31x = 12,295.97 × 3,514.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,197.31x = 43,211,481.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,211,481.45/8,197.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,271.42

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