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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,197.52, 12,296.68 and 2,354.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,197.52, 12,296.68 and 2,354.28 is: 3,531.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,197.52 : 12,296.68 = 2,354.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,197.52/12,296.68 = 2,354.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,197.52x = 12,296.68 × 2,354.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,197.52x = 28,949,827.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,949,827.79/8,197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.53

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