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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,188.64, 12,282.80 and 2,344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,188.64, 12,282.80 and 2,344.40 is: 3,516.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,188.64 : 12,282.80 = 2,344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,188.64/12,282.80 = 2,344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,188.64x = 12,282.80 × 2,344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,188.64x = 28,795,796.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,795,796.32/8,188.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.55

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