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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,185.52, 12,278.26 and 2,342.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,185.52, 12,278.26 and 2,342.12 is: 3,513.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,185.52 : 12,278.26 = 2,342.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,185.52/12,278.26 = 2,342.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,185.52x = 12,278.26 × 2,342.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,185.52x = 28,757,158.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,757,158.31/8,185.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.17

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