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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,198.50, 12,294.84 and 3,266.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,198.50, 12,294.84 and 3,266.82 is: 4,899.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,198.50 : 12,294.84 = 3,266.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,198.50/12,294.84 = 3,266.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,198.50x = 12,294.84 × 3,266.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,198.50x = 40,165,029.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,165,029.21/8,198.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.07

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