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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,197.40, 12,296.10 and 4,730.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,197.40, 12,296.10 and 4,730.60 is: 7,095.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,197.40 : 12,296.10 = 4,730.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,197.40/12,296.10 = 4,730.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,197.40x = 12,296.10 × 4,730.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,197.40x = 58,167,930.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,167,930.66/8,197.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,095.90

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