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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,189.04, 12,284.46 and 2,346.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,189.04, 12,284.46 and 2,346.60 is: 3,520.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,189.04 : 12,284.46 = 2,346.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,189.04/12,284.46 = 2,346.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,189.04x = 12,284.46 × 2,346.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,189.04x = 28,826,713.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,826,713.84/8,189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.16

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