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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,199.73, 12,295.90 and 2,354.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,199.73, 12,295.90 and 2,354.97 is: 3,531.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,199.73 : 12,295.90 = 2,354.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,199.73/12,295.90 = 2,354.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,199.73x = 12,295.90 × 2,354.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,199.73x = 28,956,524.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,956,524.68/8,199.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.40

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