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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,189.64, 12,284.33 and 2,346.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,189.64, 12,284.33 and 2,346.12 is: 3,519.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,189.64 : 12,284.33 = 2,346.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,189.64/12,284.33 = 2,346.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,189.64x = 12,284.33 × 2,346.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,189.64x = 28,820,500.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,820,500.57/8,189.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.14

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