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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,198.06, 12,299.18 and 2,354.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,198.06, 12,299.18 and 2,354.68 is: 3,532.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,198.06 : 12,299.18 = 2,354.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,198.06/12,299.18 = 2,354.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,198.06x = 12,299.18 × 2,354.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,198.06x = 28,960,590.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,960,590.64/8,198.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.61

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