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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,198.13, 12,297.74 and 2,354.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,198.13, 12,297.74 and 2,354.79 is: 3,532.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,198.13 : 12,297.74 = 2,354.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,198.13/12,297.74 = 2,354.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,198.13x = 12,297.74 × 2,354.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,198.13x = 28,958,583.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,958,583.40/8,198.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.34

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