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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,197.68, 12,291.80 and 4,028.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,197.68, 12,291.80 and 4,028.64 is: 6,040.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,197.68 : 12,291.80 = 4,028.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,197.68/12,291.80 = 4,028.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,197.68x = 12,291.80 × 4,028.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,197.68x = 49,519,237.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,519,237.15/8,197.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,040.64

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