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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,198.70, 12,296.73 and 2,353.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,198.70, 12,296.73 and 2,353.98 is: 3,530.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,198.70 : 12,296.73 = 2,353.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,198.70/12,296.73 = 2,353.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,198.70x = 12,296.73 × 2,353.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,198.70x = 28,946,256.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,946,256.49/8,198.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.59

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