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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,197.48, 12,297.84 and 2,651.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,197.48, 12,297.84 and 2,651.14 is: 3,977.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,197.48 : 12,297.84 = 2,651.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,197.48/12,297.84 = 2,651.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,197.48x = 12,297.84 × 2,651.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,197.48x = 32,603,295.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,603,295.54/8,197.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.23

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