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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,198.70, 12,298.05 and 7,712.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,198.70, 12,298.05 and 7,712.70 is: 11,569.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,198.70 : 12,298.05 = 7,712.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,198.70/12,298.05 = 7,712.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,198.70x = 12,298.05 × 7,712.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,198.70x = 94,851,170.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,851,170.24/8,198.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,569.05

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