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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,198.16, 12,271.80 and 5,279.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,198.16, 12,271.80 and 5,279.12 is: 7,902.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,198.16 : 12,271.80 = 5,279.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,198.16/12,271.80 = 5,279.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,198.16x = 12,271.80 × 5,279.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,198.16x = 64,784,304.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,784,304.82/8,198.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,902.30

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