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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,197.44, 12,296.28 and 2,041.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,197.44, 12,296.28 and 2,041.44 is: 3,062.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,197.44 : 12,296.28 = 2,041.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,197.44/12,296.28 = 2,041.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,197.44x = 12,296.28 × 2,041.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,197.44x = 25,102,117.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,102,117.84/8,197.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.19

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