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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,199.06, 12,295.95 and 2,651.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,199.06, 12,295.95 and 2,651.07 is: 3,975.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,199.06 : 12,295.95 = 2,651.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,199.06/12,295.95 = 2,651.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,199.06x = 12,295.95 × 2,651.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,199.06x = 32,597,424.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,597,424.17/8,199.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.75

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