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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,197.72, 12,296.47 and 2,354.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,197.72, 12,296.47 and 2,354.33 is: 3,531.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,197.72 : 12,296.47 = 2,354.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,197.72/12,296.47 = 2,354.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,197.72x = 12,296.47 × 2,354.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,197.72x = 28,949,936.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,949,936.44/8,197.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.46

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