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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,189.28, 12,281.79 and 2,344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,189.28, 12,281.79 and 2,344.52 is: 3,516.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,189.28 : 12,281.79 = 2,344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,189.28/12,281.79 = 2,344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,189.28x = 12,281.79 × 2,344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,189.28x = 28,794,933.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,794,933.00/8,189.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.17

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