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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,197.48, 12,298.04 and 3,267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,197.48, 12,298.04 and 3,267.32 is: 4,901.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,197.48 : 12,298.04 = 3,267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,197.48/12,298.04 = 3,267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,197.48x = 12,298.04 × 3,267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,197.48x = 40,181,632.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,181,632.05/8,197.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,901.71

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