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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,197.38, 12,296.61 and 2,354.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,197.38, 12,296.61 and 2,354.04 is: 3,531.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,197.38 : 12,296.61 = 2,354.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,197.38/12,296.61 = 2,354.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,197.38x = 12,296.61 × 2,354.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,197.38x = 28,946,711.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,946,711.80/8,197.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.22

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