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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,188.30, 12,282.39 and 2,344.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,188.30, 12,282.39 and 2,344.93 is: 3,517.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,188.30 : 12,282.39 = 2,344.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,188.30/12,282.39 = 2,344.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,188.30x = 12,282.39 × 2,344.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,188.30x = 28,801,283.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,801,283.37/8,188.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.37

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