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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,186.48, 12,279.72 and 2,343.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,186.48, 12,279.72 and 2,343.11 is: 3,514.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,186.48 : 12,279.72 = 2,343.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,186.48/12,279.72 = 2,343.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,186.48x = 12,279.72 × 2,343.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,186.48x = 28,772,734.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,772,734.73/8,186.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.67

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