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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,198.22, 12,297.35 and 3,515.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,198.22, 12,297.35 and 3,515.21 is: 5,272.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,198.22 : 12,297.35 = 3,515.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,198.22/12,297.35 = 3,515.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,198.22x = 12,297.35 × 3,515.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,198.22x = 43,227,767.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,227,767.69/8,198.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,272.82

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