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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,189.12, 12,281.52 and 2,345.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,189.12, 12,281.52 and 2,345.96 is: 3,518.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,189.12 : 12,281.52 = 2,345.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,189.12/12,281.52 = 2,345.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,189.12x = 12,281.52 × 2,345.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,189.12x = 28,811,954.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,811,954.66/8,189.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.32

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