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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,189.70, 12,284.82 and 2,345.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,189.70, 12,284.82 and 2,345.82 is: 3,518.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,189.70 : 12,284.82 = 2,345.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,189.70/12,284.82 = 2,345.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,189.70x = 12,284.82 × 2,345.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,189.70x = 28,817,976.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,817,976.45/8,189.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.81

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