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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,202.32, 12,301.94 and 2,198.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,202.32, 12,301.94 and 2,198.48 is: 3,297.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,202.32 : 12,301.94 = 2,198.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,202.32/12,301.94 = 2,198.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,202.32x = 12,301.94 × 2,198.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,202.32x = 27,045,569.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,045,569.05/8,202.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.31

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