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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,199.33, 12,297.54 and 2,354.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,199.33, 12,297.54 and 2,354.58 is: 3,531.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,199.33 : 12,297.54 = 2,354.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,199.33/12,297.54 = 2,354.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,199.33x = 12,297.54 × 2,354.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,199.33x = 28,955,541.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,955,541.73/8,199.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.45

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