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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,199.39, 12,296.46 and 2,651.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,199.39, 12,296.46 and 2,651.55 is: 3,976.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,199.39 : 12,296.46 = 2,651.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,199.39/12,296.46 = 2,651.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,199.39x = 12,296.46 × 2,651.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,199.39x = 32,604,678.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,604,678.51/8,199.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.48

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