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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,188.66, 12,282.96 and 2,345.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,188.66, 12,282.96 and 2,345.27 is: 3,517.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,188.66 : 12,282.96 = 2,345.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,188.66/12,282.96 = 2,345.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,188.66x = 12,282.96 × 2,345.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,188.66x = 28,806,860.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,806,860.88/8,188.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.90

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