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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,198.10, 12,292.56 and 4,029.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,198.10, 12,292.56 and 4,029.12 is: 6,041.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,198.10 : 12,292.56 = 4,029.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,198.10/12,292.56 = 4,029.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,198.10x = 12,292.56 × 4,029.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,198.10x = 49,528,199.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,528,199.35/8,198.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.42

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