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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,197.78, 12,296.67 and 2,041.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,197.78, 12,296.67 and 2,041.78 is: 3,062.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,197.78 : 12,296.67 = 2,041.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,197.78/12,296.67 = 2,041.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,197.78x = 12,296.67 × 2,041.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,197.78x = 25,107,094.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,107,094.87/8,197.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.67

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