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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,197.36, 12,308.34 and 4,691.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,197.36, 12,308.34 and 4,691.33 is: 7,044.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,197.36 : 12,308.34 = 4,691.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,197.36/12,308.34 = 4,691.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,197.36x = 12,308.34 × 4,691.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,197.36x = 57,742,405.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,742,405.56/8,197.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,044.03

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