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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,189.92, 12,284.88 and 2,346.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,189.92, 12,284.88 and 2,346.04 is: 3,519.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,189.92 : 12,284.88 = 2,346.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,189.92/12,284.88 = 2,346.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,189.92x = 12,284.88 × 2,346.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,189.92x = 28,820,819.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,820,819.88/8,189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.06

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