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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,200.89, 12,299.81 and 2,197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,200.89, 12,299.81 and 2,197.04 is: 3,295.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,200.89 : 12,299.81 = 2,197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,200.89/12,299.81 = 2,197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,200.89x = 12,299.81 × 2,197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,200.89x = 27,023,102.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,023,102.08/8,200.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.14

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